What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trainer-Physician Extender - Sports Medicine position at Advocate Aurora?
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
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
