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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Licensed Athletic Trainer - Surgery: Orthopedics

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • Current athletic training certification from the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer is required.
  • Must hold or be eligible for an Athletic Trainer license issued by the state of practice within 30 days of hire.
  • Must complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support, including CPR and AED training, within 30 days of hire.
  • A bachelor's degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education program is required.
  • No prior experience is required.
  • Must communicate medical terminology to patients in plain language and use teach-back to ensure understanding.
  • 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 a 150-pound person with a second person present.
  • Must be able to work under stressful situations, stand and sit for extended periods, manage multiple tasks, and work a flexible schedule in changing indoor and outdoor environments.
  • Must travel and work in varying weather and road conditions.
  • Must have functional use of senses for effective communication and be able to perform fine manipulation for dressing, stitch and staple removal, and similar tasks.
  • Must frequently walk, assist, and lift patients as needed; operate equipment needed for the job; and wear protective apparel as necessary due to exposure to electrical and chemical hazards, blood, and bodily fluids.

Responsibilities

  • Perform injury assessments, refer patients for necessary care, triage and answer patient questions, instruct patients in self-care, prevention, and treatment, and communicate with physicians and the medical team about the need for special tests or services.
  • Establish and implement an individualized plan of care based on evaluation results and health goals, communicate the plan to everyone involved in the patient's care, monitor outcomes, and adjust treatment based on the patient's response.
  • Identify factors affecting patients' physical and psychosocial comfort and address their needs while working with a diverse patient population.
  • Prepare patient after-visit summaries, provide written home exercise programs and patient/family education, refer patients to community services, and order equipment.
  • Complete required documentation, including patient assessments, progress notes, and after-visit summaries, in accordance with department policy.
  • Provide age-appropriate care by applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assessing and interpreting patient information, and identifying care needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to relay information appropriately.
  • Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills to foster effective working relationships with peers.

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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