JobsAdvocate Health

Athletic Trainer- Clinical

Advocate Health · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 12, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

Apply at Advocate Health

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to change a patient's treatment plan because it wasn't working the way you expected.

whether they actually monitor outcomes and adjust rather than running a set protocol on autopilot

Describe a situation where you disagreed with a physician or another member of the care team about a patient's plan of care. What did you do?

conflict resolution skills and whether they can advocate for a patient without damaging working relationships

This clinic sees a wide range of ages and backgrounds. Tell me about a time you had to adjust your approach for a patient who was very different from you, whether that was age, culture, or comfort with the healthcare system.

ability to work with a diverse patient population, as stated in the posting

Tell me about a time you had multiple patients or tasks competing for your attention at the same time. How did you decide what came first?

organizational skill and prioritization under a full patient load

Tell me about a time a patient was frustrated or upset with their care or progress. How did you handle that conversation?

bedside manner and ability to manage difficult emotional moments calmly

Technical

Walk me through how you evaluate a new patient who comes in with a sports-related injury and how you decide what needs a physician referral versus what you can treat yourself.

whether the candidate knows the scope of practice boundaries and can triage appropriately without over- or under-referring

What does your documentation routine look like during a full clinic day, and how do you make sure notes and after-visit summaries don't fall behind?

whether they have a realistic system for keeping up with paperwork in a busy full-time schedule, not just good intentions

How would you handle a pediatric patient versus an older adult patient who both come in with similar injuries but very different needs?

understanding of age-specific care principles mentioned explicitly in the job description

What's your experience with patient positioning, transfers, or sliding transfers with a second person, and how do you make sure it's done safely for both you and the patient?

real familiarity with the physical demands and safe technique, not just claiming to meet the lifting requirements

Your BOC certification and state license, are those current, and have you completed BLS/CPR/AED training or would you need to complete it within the required window?

basic compliance readiness so there are no surprises about credentialing timelines

Situational

How do you explain a home exercise program to a patient who doesn't have a medical background, and how do you check that they actually understood it?

comfort with teach-back method and plain-language communication, which the posting explicitly calls out

A patient comes back after two weeks and their symptoms have plateaued instead of improving. What do you do next?

clinical reasoning under uncertainty and knowing when to escalate versus keep adjusting

Practice this interview out loud.

Offer builds a real interview for this exact role at Advocate Health from your resume and this job description, asks the questions one at a time, and tells you what landed. The first one is free.

Practice this out loud

The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 02370 AMG Park Ridge 1775 Ballard MOB - Sports Medicine Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm No weekends, No holidays Pay Range: $26.55 - $39.85 Major Responsibilities: • ​ Performs injury assessments and refers patient for necessary care. Communicates with patients to triage, answer questions and to instruct in self-care , prevention and treatment. Communicates with Physician and medical team to help determine need for special tests or services.   • Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, health goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques . Communicates plan of care to all involved in patient's care. Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment. Recognizes potential issues and the need to advocate for patient by working with the physician and/or key professionals.   • Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs. Able to work with diverse patient population.   • Plans for and completes patient after visit summary including providing written home exercise programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, and ordering equipment.   • Completes all required documentation following department policy, including patient assessment, patient progress notes, after visit summaries as appropriate , to record patient care.   • Performs various patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.   • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.   Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC). Currently licensed or eligible for Athletic Trainer license issued by the state in which the teammate practices within 30 days of hire.  Ability to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS), which includes CPR and AED training within 30 days of hire.   Education Required: • Bachelor's degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program.    Experience Required: • Previous experience preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Excellent communication skills. Relay information appropriately.   • Ability to understand and communicate medical terminology. Explain all processes to patients in plain language and utilize teach back to ensure understanding.  • Initiate problem solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with peers.  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Must be able to:  • lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.  • Lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead.  • Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.  • Ability to work under stressful situations   • Frequent periods of extended standing and sitting  • Ability and flexibility to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; well organized   • Must be able to:  • Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.  • Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.  • Exposed to normal office environment.  • Must have ability to work flexible schedule and in an environment that varies from office to outside temperatures/varying outdoor environments.  • Position requires travel so will be exposed to weather and road conditions.  • Must have functional use of senses to allow effective communication.   • Ability to perform fine manipulation for dressing, stiches, staple removal, etc.  • Must frequently walk, assist and lift patient(s) as needed.   • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.  • Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and bodily fluids and is thus required to wear protective apparel as necessary.  #LI- AthleticTrainer #LI- CLINICALATC #LI- REHAB #LI- CHICAGO #LI- Advocatehealth 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. 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 Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. 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 Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Apply at Advocate Health

Related jobs

Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care and Emergency

Advocate Health · Elgin, IL

Posted Sep 19 · Verified Sep 20

Medical Assistant (MA)/LPN - OB/GYN

Advocate Health · Franklin, WI

Posted Sep 19 · Verified Sep 20

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Family Medicine - Full Time

Advocate Health · Summit, WI

Posted Sep 19 · Verified Sep 20

Registered Nurse (RN) - Orland Park

Advocate Health · Orland Park, IL

Posted Sep 18 · Verified Sep 20

GI Scheduler

Advocate Health · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 18 · Verified Sep 20

Supervisor Clinical Physician Practice (Orland Park)

Advocate Health · Orland Park, IL

Posted Sep 18 · Verified Sep 20