Athletic Trainer

Hugh Chatham Health; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Licensed Athletic Trainer to provide athletic training services for the Waterford School District while supporting our Southern Lakes outpatient clinic in Burlington.

This role includes coverage for training rooms, practices, and events for student-athletes, with clinic hours added weekly. In breaks, transition to a full-time outpatient clinic schedule at our Southern Lakes location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training from CAATE program.
• Current BOC certification.
• Licensed or eligible for Athletic Trainer license within 30 days of hire.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess injuries and refer patients to appropriate services; communicate self-care, prevention, and treatment.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans; monitor progress and adjust as needed.
• Direct athletes in performance enhancement programs for fitness or injury prevention.
• Address factors affecting patient comfort, including cultural considerations.
• Plan discharge with at-home care instructions, education, and referrals.
• Complete documentation per department policies, including assessments, progress notes, and billing.
• Identify opportunities for community outreach to increase awareness of services.
• Maintain a clean, organized treatment area and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's in Athletic Training

Job description

Department

37534 AMC Burlington - Outpatient Rehabilitation: Southern Lakes

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

We are seeking a Licensed Athletic Trainer to provide athletic training services for the Waterford School District while also supporting our Southern Lakes outpatient clinic in Burlington.

This position includes training room coverage, practices, and athletic events for student-athletes, with clinic hours incorporated weekly to supplement school-based coverage. Hours are primarily Monday through Friday, with evening and weekend coverage as needed for athletic events. The schedule will fluctuate throughout the year based on athletic season and school needs. During school breaks and times when school is not in session, the athletic trainer will transition to a full-time outpatient clinic schedule at our Southern Lakes location.

Pay Range

$26.55 - $39.85

Major Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of injuries and refer patients to the appropriate healthcare services. Provide clear communication to patients regarding self-care, prevention, and treatment techniques.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Establish and execute treatment plans based on patient evaluations and health goals. Continuously monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as needed to ensure effective outcomes. Can direct athletes in performance enhancement programs for fitness or injury prevention.
• Identify and attend to factors affecting the patient’s physical and emotional comfort, ensuring 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 all required documentation according to department policies, including patient assessments, progress notes, and billing records, while ensuring compliance with insurance guidelines.
• Identify and support opportunities for community outreach to increase awareness of services and health education, fostering partnerships and potential referrals.
• Ensure the treatment area is clean and organized, maintain equipment, and adhere to safety standards.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• 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 in which the teammate practices within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS), which includes CPR and AED training within 30 days of hire.

Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program.

Experience Required

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to include communicating with physicians, staff, community partners, and other patients/customers related to sports medicine.
• Demonstrated ability to work on a multidisciplinary team in order to effectively treat and understand the needs of the sports medicine patients.
• Demonstrated ability to independently make sound decisions regarding problems or operational issues.
• Strong writing and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead.
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Exposed to normal office environment.
• Must have ability to work flexible schedule and in an environment that varies from office to outside temperatures/varying outdoor environments.
• Position requires travel so will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
• Must have functional use of senses to allow effective communication.
• Ability to perform fine manipulation for dressing and massage applications.
• Must frequently walk, assist and lift patient(s) as needed.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and bodily fluids and is thus required to wear protective apparel as necessary.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• 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 and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.