Certified Athletic Trainer - McKendree University

Company: BJC HealthCare Careers
Location: Belleville
Posted on: November 13, 2023

Job Description:

Additional Information About the RoleMemorial Hospital has an opening for a full-time certified athletic trainer to work at McKendree University. This position includes working directly with the head athletic trainer for football, and is the main coverage for women's lacrosse and track/cross country. Responsibilities include working alongside the sports medicine staff, making return to play decisions under the direction of the team physician, maintain electronic medical records of patient encounters, coverage of home events and some travel, communicate with the head AT, physician, and coaches on status of injuries to student athletes, along with administrative and other duties as assigned. McKendree University is a private university who completes at the NCAA Division II level and is a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference. McKendree is located in Lebanon, IL, approximately 20 miles east of St. Louis.OverviewMemorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care including Children's at Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It provides patients a full complement of diagnostic and treatment services as well as heart and vascular care. Memorial, offering medical and surgical services plus critical care, is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. In addition, Memorial Belleville recently was accredited by the American College of Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. Since 2008, it has been designated as a Magnet --recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed, all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services plus critical care. Preferred QualificationsRole Purpose Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of clients receiving athletic training services in the field and clinical setting. Client care is provided with an understanding of the developmental needs of the population served. Contributes to process improvement and responsible for professional growth. Responsibilities

• Directs, provides and ensures the delivery of outcome-oriented care of athletes on the field following all National and State regulations.
• Performs acute injury evaluation and rehabilitation under a physicians directive.
• Develops and instructs on-site or in-home exercise programs.
• Supervises and educates students, volunteers and the community. Minimum Requirements Education
• Bachelor's Degree Experience
• No Experience Supervisor Experience
• No Experience Licenses & Certifications
• Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise
• NATABOC
  Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total Rewards At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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