Athletic Trainer- Outreach

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC•Libertyville, IL

About The Position

IBJI Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) are an integral part of a fast-paced orthopedic practice that must excel in IBJI’s core values of patient-centric care, musculoskeletal care, and teamwork. The role of the ATC functions as a liaison between patients, athletes, physicians, physical therapists, and administration. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing superior care to patients and clients, providing athletic training coverage at various events, and educating the public on health-related awareness/prevention topics. All responsibilities should be performed while maintaining the highest standard of care and integrity in order to provide the best community experience possible.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Athletic Training Program
BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
Hold or eligible for Illinois Licensure as an Athletic Trainer in good standing
Strong rehabilitation skill set preferred
Additional manual therapy or sports performance background preferred, but not required
Experience working in a physician or physical therapy clinic preferred, but not required
Knowledge in medical terminology preferred
Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.
Able to function as a team leader
Stand or sit for extended periods of time
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 and provide excellent patient care.
Develop positive relationships with the physician teams at IBJI.
Communicate with physicians, clinical staff, coaches and parents regarding patient conditions, plan of care, 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 documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Participates in programs sponsored by IBJI: clinical meetings, mentoring, clinical educator, special interest groups, community outreach.
Prevention, recognition, evaluation, triage, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of all athletic injuries for patients and athletes of varying ages.
Demonstrates good understanding of proper body mechanics
Ability to perform DME brace fitting and educate patients with proper donning and doffing.
Outreach ATCs are expected to provide medical coverage at games, practices and/or tournaments. These events will be scheduled with the Athletic Training Program Coordinator and may include weekend and/or evening events.
Return voicemail and email messages 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
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Other duties as assigned.