Clinical Athletic Trainer

American Addiction Centers • Wauwatosa, WI

92d • $26 - $39

About The Position

The position is for an Athletic Trainer at Advocate Health, which is a full-time role requiring 40 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday between 8 am and 5 pm, with travel required to various clinic sites including Grafton, Sinai, and Mayfair. The role does not require working on holidays, weeknights, or weekends. The pay range for this position is $26.10 - $39.15.

Requirements

• Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
• Currently licensed or eligible for Athletic Trainer license issued by the state within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS) training within 30 days of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate medical terminology.
• Initiate problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs injury assessments and refers patients for necessary care.
• Communicates with patients to triage, answer questions, and instruct in self-care, prevention, and treatment.
• Communicates with the Physician and medical team to help determine the need for special tests or services.
• Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and health goals.
• Communicates the plan of care to all involved in the patient's care.
• Monitors and evaluates outcomes and adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response.
• Recognizes potential issues and advocates for patients by working with the physician and/or key professionals.
• Identifies factors affecting the patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.
• Plans for and completes patient after visit summaries including providing written home exercise programs and patient/family teaching.
• Completes all required documentation following department policy.
• Performs various patient positioning, transferring, and transporting duties.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees