Athletic Trainer - Injury Rehab & Recovery Coach

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Chicago is seeking an Athletic Trainer to perform injury assessments and refer patients for care. You will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, monitor progress, and communicate with the medical team to determine tests or services needed.

The role requires establishing care plans, assisting with self-care education, and documenting patient progress and outcomes. Strong communication and adaptability to diverse populations are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills. Relay information appropriately.
• Ability to understand and communicate medical terminology. Explain all processes to patients in plain language and utilize teach back to ensure understanding.
• Initiate problem solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with peers.

Responsibilities

• Performs injury assessments and refers patient for necessary care. Communicates with patients to triage, answer questions and to instruct in self-care, prevention and treatment.
• Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, health goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques.
• Communicates plan of care to all involved in patient's care and monitors outcomes.
• Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Chicago is seeking an Athletic Trainer to perform injury assessments and refer patients for care. You will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, monitor progress, and communicate with the medical team to determine tests or services needed.

The role requires establishing care plans, assisting with self-care education, and documenting patient progress and outcomes. Strong communication and adaptability to diverse populations are essential.