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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Athletic Trainer

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeGreen Bay, WI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program is required.
  • Current Athletic Training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) is required.
  • The candidate must be currently licensed or eligible for an Athletic Trainer license issued by the state in which they practice within 30 days of hire.
  • The candidate must be able to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), including CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training, within 30 days of hire.
  • No prior experience is required.
  • The candidate must have communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with physicians, staff, community partners, and sports medicine patients.
  • The candidate must be able to work on a multidisciplinary team to treat sports medicine patients and understand their needs.
  • The candidate must be able to make sound decisions independently regarding problems or operational issues.
  • The candidate must have writing and organizational skills.
  • The candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 10 pounds from waist to overhead, carry up to 40 pounds at waist height, push or pull with 30 pounds of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
  • The candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule and in varied indoor and outdoor environments, including varying temperatures.
  • The candidate must be able to travel and work in differing weather and road conditions.
  • The candidate must have functional use of their senses for effective communication and be able to perform fine manipulation for dressing and massage applications.
  • The candidate must frequently walk, assist, and lift patients as needed, and operate the equipment necessary for the job.
  • The candidate may be exposed to electrical and chemical hazards, blood, and bodily fluids, and must wear protective apparel as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Assess injuries, refer patients to appropriate healthcare services, and clearly communicate self-care, prevention, and treatment techniques.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient evaluations and health goals, monitor progress, and adjust treatment as needed.
  • Direct athletes in performance-enhancement programs for fitness or injury prevention when appropriate.
  • Attend to factors affecting patients’ physical and emotional comfort with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and needs.
  • Plan and facilitate patient discharge by providing at-home care instructions, family education, community referrals, and necessary equipment orders.
  • Complete required documentation, including patient assessments, progress notes, and billing records, in accordance with department policies and insurance guidelines.
  • Support community outreach to increase awareness of services and health education, fostering partnerships and potential referrals.
  • Keep the treatment area clean and organized, maintain equipment, and adhere to safety standards.
  • Support community outreach programs at contracted local high schools, youth sports, and club sporting events.

Desired Qualifications

  • An interest in youth hockey is desired but not required.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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