Major Responsibilities:

Clinical Support/Health Outcomes: Provide support in delivery of quality clinical care.Handles patient flow, including the preparing of rooms and patients and other duties assigned as identified by Advocate Medical Group physician office standards protocol.

During the visit measures and records accurately: blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight, records reason for visit as appropriate

Demonstrates the ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning as set forth by the NATA Board of certification

Provides patient education and discharge instructions including the demonstration of a prescribed home exercise program.

Performs various tests/procedures independently as prescribed by the physician in accordance with certification and scope of care.

Demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.

Management of concussion patients utilizing ImPACT testing. Under the provisions of the Illinois Athletic Trainer's Practice Act, they shall maintain an ethical and professional medical environment consistent with the standards of care established by the National Athletic Trainers Association and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and Advocate Medical Group.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Licensure:
Athletic Trainer

Education/Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree in related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Good communication skills. Computer skills. Interpersonal skills. Time Management skills. Team oriented.
-CPR certification -NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association) certification -State of Illinois Athletic Training License

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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.