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.
Type of Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Weekdays/Weekends, Typical Highschool ATC hours
Compensation: $55,000-$65,000, annually, based on years of experience
Incentives: $3,000 Sign-on Bonus, Student Debt Benefit (up to $200 monthly tuition assistance)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree

• 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.