Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT)

aah; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Full-Time Athletic Trainer for the Manitowoc clinic and high school outreach coverage. The role includes treating workforce health patients and providing outreach at local high schools during spring and fall seasons.

Required: BOC certification and state license eligibility within 30 days, Bachelor’s in athletic training, ability to obtain BLS (CPR/AED) within 30 days. 40 hours per week, benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with physicians, staff, and patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess injuries and refer to appropriate services.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Support patient discharge with home care instructions and education.
• Document assessments, progress notes, and billing per policy.
• Identify opportunities for community outreach and referrals.
• Maintain a clean, safe treatment area and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Written communication

Education

CAATE-accredited bachelors in athletic training

Job description

Department: 37533 AMC Manitowoc County - Outpatient Rehabilitation: Sports Health

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Full Time Athletic Trainer that will be part-time in the clinic and part-time doing High School Outreach coverage. Clinic hours will be treating patients with workforce health and the High School outreach will be at a local High School covering mainly in Spring and Fall. High School and Clinic Licensed Athletic Trainer

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 CommitmenttoYou

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, andShort- 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.