Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois·Janesville, Wisconsin
Perform injury assessments and prescribe corrective exercises to ensure safe athletic participation and recovery. Provide medical coverage for games and events while collaborating with physicians and sports medicine providers.
OVERVIEW The athletic trainer evaluates injuries, provides first aid and treatment, and creates exercises to help athletes recover, improve strength, balance, and flexibility. They also support athletes during games and practices, work with doctors and other healthcare professionals, and help determine when athletes can safely return to sports.
Education and/Or experience: Graduate of an accredited school of Athletic Training
Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.
$28.26 - $42.40
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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Must be a graduate of an accredited Athletic Training school with BOC certification and a valid driver's license. Licensure as an athletic trainer in Wisconsin and/or Illinois and CPR/BLS certification are required.
Market context
School-based athletic trainers remain important for injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and student-athlete health, while full-time openings can attract candidates with specialized credentials and school or sports medicine experience. Wisconsin licensure, BOC certification, CPR/BLS training, and an eligible driver’s license may strengthen your application; confirm each credential is current before applying. The requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original description, helping you save research time.