Athletic Trainer

Advocatehealth; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks an Athletic Trainer to ensure quality clinical care and manage patient interactions. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, relevant certifications, and exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills. The position requires effective teamwork and exceptional patient service, contributing to a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• CPR certification and NATA certification are mandatory.
• State of Illinois Athletic Training License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in delivery of quality clinical care.
• Manage patient flow and prepare rooms for patients.
• Demonstrate ability to assess and treat athletic injuries.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Team Oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CPR certification

NATA certification

State of Illinois Athletic Training License

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• Clinical Support/Health Outcomes: Provide support in delivery of quality clinical care.
• Handles patient flow, including the preparing of rooms and patients and other duties assigned as identified by Advocate Medical Group physician office standards protocol.
  
  

Major Responsibilities

• Clinical Support/Health Outcomes: Provide support in delivery of quality clinical care.
• Handles patient flow, including the preparing of rooms and patients and other duties assigned as identified by Advocate Medical Group physician office standards protocol.
  
  

2 During the visit measures and records accurately: blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight, records reason for visit as appropriate

• Demonstrates the ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning as set forth by the NATA Board of certification
• Provides patient education and discharge instructions including the demonstration of a prescribed home exercise program.
• Performs various tests/procedures independently as prescribed by the physician in accordance with certification and scope of care.
• Demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
• Management of concussion patients utilizing Im-PACT testing. Under the provisions of the Illinois Athletic Trainer's Practice Act, they shall maintain an ethical and professional medical environment consistent with the standards of care established by the National Athletic Trainers Association and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and Advocate Medical Group.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• PATIENT SATISFACTION AND SERVICE: Provides efficient high-quality service to patients who arrive for appointments, who telephone, visit in person, or at school.
• Consistently demonstrates sincere concern and empathy in interactions with patients
• Creates and maintains an environment that is patient centered as evidenced by availability of same day appointments, future appointments made, referrals made within the group, adherence to test result reporting guidelines, positive patient comments, and high satisfaction scores
• In collaboration with team, meets or exceeds established patient satisfaction targets
• Treats patients, families and associates with respect and incorporates cultural differences into interactions/care
• Participates in activities to evaluate and improve processes that will contribute to patient and associate satisfaction
• Completed all required customer service training and compliance with scripting initiatives.
• Consistently provides a warm, sincere greeting when dealing with patients over the phone, in person, and introduces themselves and their role with the patients. Smiles and maintains positive eye contact when dealing with internal and external customers.
• Attends to waiting patients in reception area and ensures that they are seen in a timely manner, and promptly informed of any delay, updating every 15 minutes
• Follows through on actions, takes ownership of job responsibilities, and practices Service Recovery where identified
• Fosters a pleasant and professional environment, in person and over the phone, utilizing prescribed scripting and telephone standards.
• LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Demonstrates leadership in day to day activities.
• Displays problem-solving, decision-making, decision sharing and conflict resolution to support team outcomes.
• Assists in the implementation of center/organizational initiatives
• Establishes and maintains rapport with patients, families, co-workers, and other associates.
• Seeks opportunities to further education and enhance leadership skills
• Maintains NATA certification and CPR certification
• Collaborates with physician in planning and/or implementing new processes
• FUNDING OUR FUTURE: demonstrates an understanding of the business process.
• Understands order completion and documentation for appropriate charge capture and risk reduction
• Works with physician and billing department to accurately code and capture charge
• Maintains inventory par levels using standard products and paying attention to waste.
• Promotes a green environment by adhering to organizational guidelines for recycling and prudent utilization of resources
• Utilizes organizational resources in a responsible/cost effective manner.
  
  

Licensure

Athletic Trainer

Education/Experience Required

Bachelor's degree in related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Good communication skills. Computer skills. Interpersonal skills. Time Management skills. Team oriented.

• CPR certification -NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association) certification -State of Illinois Athletic Training License
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Team-oriented -Ability to travel to outreach clinics -Ability to work under stressful conditions and difficult situations -Ability to work varying shifts by day of the week to meet needs of the center -This position can recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of patient age groups; i.e. understand child growth and development, normal pattern of adolescent behavior and looks for normal signs of aging.
  
  

If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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