Licensed Athletic Trainer Float

Advocate Health • Waukesha, WI

12d • $27 - $40

About The Position

The Licensed Athletic Trainer Float works in the Surgery: Orthopedics department at Summit Hospital. The role performs injury assessments, triages patients, provides guidance on self-care, prevention, and treatment, and coordinates with physicians and the medical team regarding tests and services. The trainer establishes and adjusts individualized plans of care based on evaluation results, health goals, and patient response, and communicates those plans to everyone involved in the patient’s care.

The role supports patients’ physical and psychosocial comfort, works with a diverse patient population, and provides age-appropriate care across the lifespan. Responsibilities also include preparing after-visit summaries, home exercise programs, patient and family education, community referrals, equipment orders, and required clinical documentation. The position involves patient positioning, transfers, transport, and travel, with exposure to varying outdoor conditions and typical clinical hazards.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The posting states that there are no holidays or weekends, subject to change. The listed pay range is $26.55–$39.85.

Requirements

• Current athletic training certification from the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
• Currently licensed or eligible for an Athletic Trainer license in the state of practice within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS, including CPR and AED 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 and ability to relay information appropriately.
• Ability to understand and communicate medical terminology, explain processes to patients in plain language, and use teach-back to confirm understanding.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with peers.
• Ability to work under stressful situations and manage multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and in environments ranging from an office to varying outdoor temperatures and conditions.
• Functional use of senses to communicate effectively and fine motor ability for tasks such as dressing, stitch and staple removal.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to frequently walk, stand or sit for extended periods, and assist with and lift patients as needed.
• Ability to wear protective apparel as necessary when exposed to electrical and chemical hazards, blood, and bodily fluids.

Responsibilities

• Perform injury assessments and refer patients for necessary care.
• Communicate with patients to triage, answer questions, and provide instruction in self-care, prevention, and treatment.
• Communicate with physicians and the medical team to help determine the need for special tests or services.
• Establish and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results, health goals, and appropriate techniques.
• Communicate the plan of care to everyone involved in the patient's care.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes and adjust individualized treatment plans based on patient response.
• Recognize potential issues and advocate for patients in collaboration with physicians and other professionals.
• Identify and attend to factors affecting patients’ physical and psychosocial comfort, including when working with diverse patient populations.
• Prepare patient after-visit summaries, written home exercise programs, patient and family education, community service referrals, and equipment orders.
• Complete required documentation, including patient assessments, progress notes, and after-visit summaries, in accordance with department policy.
• Position, transfer, and transport patients using proper techniques, including lifting and pushing or pulling.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Travel as required by the position.
• Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible positions, incentive pay for select positions, and the opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
• Career development programs and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level