Trainer-Physician Extender - Sports Medicine

Department:

02370 AMG Aurora Highland Ave - Sports Medicine

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday through Friday 7:00-4:00

Position Requirements:

• 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.

Accountabilities:
Professional Development and Responsibilities

Pay Range

$25.55 - $38.35

Our Commitment to You:

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, and Short- 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

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