Trainer-Physician Extender - (ortho) Highland

Department:
02408 AMG Aurora Highland Ave - Surgery: Orthopedics
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday through Friday 7:30-4:30
Major Responsibilities:
Physician Extender
Develops and instructs patients in individual Home Exercise Programs (HEP) including initial visit, return visit and/or all phone call follow-up activities.
Provides individual instruction and education on return-to-sports.
Consistently encourages questions from patients and family and offers supervised guidance that fosters adherence with provider's plan of treatment.
Measures, fits, and modifies braces, including custom braces
Administers gait training with assistive devices.
Orders radiology tests, lab tests, or referrals under direction of provider.
Reports on patient complaints or concerns.
Explains procedures and test results using language appropriate to patient's level of understanding guided by department protocols or documentation/instructions.
Serves as an advocate and liaison between patients, staff, providers, and external customers by sharing necessary information to ensure continuity of care.
Performing additional orthopedic technical requirements such as cast application/removal, post-op dressing applications/changes, suture removal, staple removal, and familiarity with injection preparations and procedures.
Provides consistent and accurate documentation of patient information, care, patient histories, mechanisms of injury, progress notes, and concerns in the EMR according to the guidelines provided in the Documentation Policy and as otherwise instructed.
Documents instructions provided to coaches, patients and/or parents in regards to return to sports, home activities, and limitations in the EMR.
Demonstrates flexibility by performing additional duties
Develops patient education material.
Consistently prepares patients for exams and treatments physically and mentally, including appropriately rooming patients, obtaining patient history, performing physical exam, and presenting case information to the physician.
Fully capable of assisting primary care sports medicine physician with all procedures and treatments. Demonstrates ability to prepare and draw medication for joint injections
Professional Development and Responsibilities :
Demonstrates commitment to continuously learn and develop both professionally and personally, and facilitates the professional growth and development of staff.
Covers schools or venues in order to meet the contractual obligations of the department and any special events.
Participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
Establishes and achieves the goals and objectives set forth for sports medicine at Dreyer Medical Clinic.
Licensure:
Athletic Trainer
Education/Experience Required:
• Bachelors degree in Athletic Training or related field
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
• Strong communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. • Basic computer knowledge in spreadsheet and word processing.
• NATA certified, and current Illinois licensure or eligible • CPR/AED Completion of Orthopedic Technologist Certification 12 months from hire date
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.
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.
Pay Range
$26.10 - $39.15
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

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