Trainer-Physician Extender - (ortho) Highland

Advocate Aurora Health • Aurora, CO

105d • $26 - $39

About The Position

The position is for a Physician Extender in the Orthopedics department at Advocate Health. The role involves developing and instructing patients in individual Home Exercise Programs (HEP), providing education on return-to-sports, and ensuring adherence to treatment plans. Responsibilities include measuring and fitting braces, administering gait training, ordering tests under the direction of a provider, and serving as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers. The position also requires consistent documentation of patient information and participation in professional development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Basic computer knowledge in spreadsheet and word processing.
• NATA certified, and current Illinois licensure or eligible.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Completion of Orthopedic Technologist Certification within 12 months from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Develops and instructs patients in individual Home Exercise Programs (HEP).
• Provides individual instruction and education on return-to-sports.
• Encourages questions from patients and family, offering guidance to foster adherence to treatment plans.
• Measures, fits, and modifies braces, including custom braces.
• Administers gait training with assistive devices.
• Orders radiology tests, lab tests, or referrals under the direction of the provider.
• Reports on patient complaints or concerns.
• Explains procedures and test results using language appropriate to the patient's level of understanding.
• Serves as an advocate and liaison between patients, staff, providers, and external customers.
• Performs additional orthopedic technical requirements such as cast application/removal and post-op dressing applications.
• Documents patient information, care, histories, progress notes, and concerns in the EMR.
• Prepares patients for exams and treatments, including rooming patients and obtaining patient history.
• Assists primary care sports medicine physician with procedures and treatments.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Covers schools or venues to meet contractual obligations.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives.

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
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree