Trainer-Physician Extender – Sports Medicine
Job ID:
R127563
Shift:
1st
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Location:
Aurora, IL – 1221 N Highland Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
2500 W Fabyan Pkwy
Batavia, IL 60510
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday through Friday 7:30-4:30
- Bachelors degree in Athletic Training.
- CPR/AED.
- Current Illinois licensure or eligible.
- Completion of Orthopedic Technologist Certification within 12 months from hire date
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Basic computer knowledge in spreadsheet and word processing.
- Must be able to successfully complete clinic-based training for all associates.
- Ability to work with all levels of personnel.
- Ability to work under stressful situations.
- Frequent periods of extended standing and sitting.
- Possible lifting and assisting of patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with athletes, coaches, and parents
- Highly energetic, motivated, resourceful and self-directed.
- Ability and flexibility to manage multiple tasks simultaneously well organized.
- Strong ability to motivate others to initiate behavior change.
- Ability to work with diverse groups and special populations.
- Strong patient motivational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in team environments.
- Ability to work varied schedules with rotating hours.
- Innovative problem solving skills.
- 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.
Professional Development and Responsibilities
Advocate Health Care is the largest health system in Illinois and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. One of the state’s largest private employers, the system serves patients across 11 hospital locations, including two children’s campuses, and more than 250 sites of care. Advocate Health Care, in addition to Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
