Lead Clinical Athletic Trainer – Rehab & Mentorship

aah; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Employer retirement match

Job summary

Advocate Health in Aurora, IL is seeking an experienced Athletic Trainer to join the Orthopedics department. This full-time role includes leadership, staff training, and clinical support for patient care, with a 40-hour work week and a 8-5 schedule.

Requires five years athletic training experience and BOC certification. Responsibilities include supervising staff, developing training guidelines, coordinating care, casts and DME, and communicating with physicians.

Qualifications

• Current athletic trainer certification (BOC) and state licensure requirements.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in athletic training from CAATE-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource and demonstrates leadership in day-to-day work activities.
• Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress and accuracy of work; maintains staffing.
• Mentors clinical staff and develops training/education activities.
• Performs injury assessments and triages patient care, coordinating with physicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Problem solving

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training

Job description

Advocate Health in Aurora, IL is seeking an experienced Athletic Trainer to join the Orthopedics department. This full-time role includes leadership, staff training, and clinical support for patient care, with a 40-hour work week and a 8-5 schedule.

Requires five years athletic training experience and BOC certification. Responsibilities include supervising staff, developing training guidelines, coordinating care, casts and DME, and communicating with physicians.