ATC Physician Extender

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC•Westmont, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC, is one of the largest independent physician-owned orthopedic practices in the United States, with 100 locations and 150 physicians throughout the Chicagoland area, expertise in every orthopedic specialty, and complete diagnostic and rehab services. Illinois Bone & Joint Institute offers relief, solutions, and the comprehensive integrated care you need. IBJI's dedicated physicians and staff pair cutting edge technology with modern practice techniques to offer the most beneficial and effective means of recovery. This integration allows us to perform a full-range of collaborative and comprehensive services that directly impact our patients quality of life. IBJI wants to help you move better, so you can live better. We are currently seeking a full time certified athletic trainer to join our team alongside an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in innovative procedures such as MAKOplasty robotic partial knee replacement and computer assisted knee surgery.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Athletic Training Program
New graduates are welcome to apply
OTC preferred
BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
Must hold Illinois Licensure as an Athletic Trainer in good standing.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with DME fitting and application.
Ability to lift greater than 25 pounds
Demonstrates good understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling, pushing
Ability to be stand and sit for sequences of time greater than 30 minutes
Ability to work on a computer for lengthy times during the day

Responsibilities

Promote excellent patient care.
Demonstrate clear and effective communication skills to educate patients about their plan of care.
Develop positive relationships with the physician teams at IBJI
Takes an active role within the patient medical team
Manage/coordinate clinical schedule(s) as directed.
Assist with patient examinations and treatments.
Order tests/labs based on MD/PA direction.
Communicate with physicians, physical therapists, and physical therapy assistants, regarding patients’ conditions, treatments, and protocols.
Develop rehabilitation and treatment regimens in conjunction with physician recommendations.
Proper referral of patients for appropriate diagnostic and follow-up procedures and subsequent injury tracking.
Compliance with completing daily paperwork and maintaining patient EHRs.
Maintain, order, and stock supplies/inventory as instructed.
Prevention, recognition, evaluation, triage, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of all athletic injuries for patients and athletes of varying ages.
Independently schedule and perform DME brace fitting and educate patients with proper donning and doffing.
Return voicemail and email messages from patients and clinical staff in a timely manner.
Attend continuing education seminars to keep Illinois license in good standing.
Always follow HIPAA/OSHA guidelines and regulations.
Other duties may be assigned at any time by the supervisor.