Certified Athletic Trainer

Overview:

NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a passionate Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to provide care for our athletes in Benton, IL In this role, you will service contracted schools and coordinate access to additional health care for their athletes. This position will be supporting Benton Consolidated High School. This position could provide athletic testing, some injury prevention, and also could provide supervision of athletes working in our sports performance programs in clinic.

$2500 Sign on Bonus

Schedule: Afternoons in clinic & at school

Compensation: Starting at $50-$60k (pending experience)

Why Join Us:

Industry-wide unmatched continuing education (CEU) program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications and more. Free for ATC's
Student Debt Benefit Program available
Comprehensive health-care and 401(k) plans
Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews
Responsibilities:
Design and implement specific therapeutic programs for injured athletes’ rehabilitation
Determine the need for and administer proper athletic training techniques before and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury (techniques can include taping, wrapping, bracing, proper hydration and minor wound care)
Determine the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and record change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care
Manage emergency incidents, coordinate EMS and acute care procedures including basic life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.
Seek outreach opportunities and participate in events to promote the company (races, club teams, etc.)
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree
National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification
CPR certification
Applicable state license where required

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree
Additional Data:

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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