Licensed Athletic Trainer Float

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Waukesha, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Athletic Trainer performs injury assessments, triages patients, and refers them for appropriate care. The trainer collaborates with physicians and the medical team to determine whether special tests or services are needed, establishes and implements individualized plans of care, communicates those plans to everyone involved in the patient’s care, and adjusts treatment according to patient outcomes. The role includes patient education, prevention and treatment guidance, home exercise programs, referrals, equipment orders, and completion of required clinical documentation and after-visit summaries. The trainer also advocates for patients, considers their physical and psychosocial comfort, and provides age-appropriate care to a diverse patient population. This is a full-time float position at Summit Hospital in Surgery: Orthopedics, with 40 hours per week. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no holidays or weekends; the schedule is subject to change. The position requires travel and work in settings that may range from an office to outdoor environments. The incumbent may perform other related duties as needed.

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.
Ability to 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 with a diverse patient population and manage multiple tasks in an organized manner.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and in environments ranging from office settings to outdoor conditions.
Ability to work under stressful situations.
Functional use of senses for effective communication and fine manipulation for tasks such as dressing and stitch or staple removal.
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 a 150-pound patient with a second person present.
Ability to frequently stand, sit, walk, and assist with or lift patients as needed.
Ability to perform the physical duties required while exposed to weather and road conditions during travel, as well as electrical and chemical hazards and blood and bodily fluids; wear protective apparel as necessary.

Responsibilities

Perform injury assessments and refer patients for necessary care.
Triage patients, answer questions, and instruct them 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 the patient's response.
Recognize potential issues and advocate for patients in collaboration with physicians and other professionals.
Identify and address factors affecting patients' physical and psychosocial comfort.
Prepare patient after-visit summaries, including written home exercise programs, patient and family teaching, community-service referrals, and equipment orders.
Complete required documentation, including patient assessments, progress notes, and after-visit summaries, according to department policy.
Perform patient positioning, transferring, and transporting duties using proper technique.
Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs.
Travel as required by the position.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.