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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Athletic Trainer

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBurlington, WI, USA$26.55 - $39.85In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Current Athletic Training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
  • Currently licensed or eligible for an Athletic Trainer license issued by the state in which the teammate practices within 30 days of hire.
  • Ability to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training, within 30 days of hire.
  • A bachelor's degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program.
  • No prior experience is required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for communicating with physicians, staff, community partners, and patients/customers regarding sports medicine.
  • Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team to treat and understand the needs of sports medicine patients.
  • Ability to independently make sound decisions regarding problems or operational issues.
  • Strong writing and organizational skills.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 10 pounds from waist to overhead, and lift and carry up to 40 pounds at waist height a reasonable distance.
  • Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule in office and varying outdoor environments, and to travel while exposed to weather and road conditions.
  • Functional use of senses to communicate effectively; fine manipulation for dressing and massage applications; frequent walking and assisting and lifting patients as needed.
  • Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
  • Ability to wear protective apparel as necessary when exposed to electrical and chemical hazards and blood and bodily fluids.

Responsibilities

  • Provide athletic training services for the Waterford School District while supporting the Southern Lakes outpatient clinic in Burlington.
  • Provide training room coverage, attend practices and athletic events for student-athletes, and work clinic hours weekly to supplement school-based coverage.
  • Transition to a full-time outpatient clinic schedule at the Southern Lakes location during school breaks and when school is not in session.
  • Assess injuries, refer patients to appropriate healthcare services, and communicate self-care, prevention, and treatment techniques to patients.
  • 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, as appropriate.
  • Address 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 patient assessments, progress notes, billing records, and other required documentation in accordance with department policies and insurance guidelines.
  • Support community outreach and health education to increase awareness of services and foster partnerships and potential referrals.
  • Keep the treatment area clean and organized, maintain equipment, and adhere to safety standards.

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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