Medical Assistant Internship Jobs in Decatur, IL

Description
Millikin University, an NCAA Division III institution and member of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, is seeking an Athletic Trainer who is responsible for providing comprehensive sports medicine services to student-athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation. The Athletic Trainer collaborates with coaches, physicians, and university staff to ensure safe participation in athletic programs. Sport assignment is flexible but preferably seeking a year-round football assignment (football in fall, women's flag football and off-season football training in spring).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the
following:
• Provide on-site athletic training services for assigned intercollegiate sports, including practices and competitions.
• Evaluate athletic injuries and develop appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Administer first aid and emergency care to injured student-athletes.
• Implement injury prevention programs, including conditioning, taping, bracing, and education.
• Coordinate referrals to team physicians or other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in compliance with institutional and legal standards.
• Oversee and maintain athletic training facilities, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist with pre-participation physical examinations and medical screenings.
• Educate student-athletes on injury prevention, nutrition, and overall wellness.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies as well as conference and governing body regulations
• Travel with teams as required.
• Supervise student workers, interns, or graduate assistants (if applicable).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Maintaining professional performance, demeanor, team-approach and focus on results while working under pressure in a dynamic environment
Minimum Education and/or Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or a related field; Master's preferred. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers.
• Current state licensure (or eligibility for licensure) in Illinois.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
• Previous experience in a collegiate or small university setting preferred.
• Experience working with multiple sports programs preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems is preferred.
Application Instructions
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three professional references to millikin.edu/employment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment and first day of work is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Millikin University is an equal opportunity employer and candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups in this field are encouraged to apply. Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Millikin University is committed to increasing employee diversity and will consider qualified applicants with experience in diverse settings, who have a record of research that supports/benefits diverse communities or a record of teaching a diverse student population. Millikin offers a competitive salary and full benefit package, including eligibility for tuition waiver. To view Millikin's benefits, please go to https://millikin.edu/about/administration/human-resources/benefits.