Athletic Trainer - Outreach

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC•New Lenox, IL

1d•$55,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

IBJI is seeking Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) to join their fast-paced orthopedic practice. The ATC will act as a liaison between patients, athletes, physicians, physical therapists, and administration, providing superior care and educating the public on health-related topics. The role involves providing athletic training coverage at various events and maintaining the highest standards of care and integrity. IBJI is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois, with over 100 locations serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana, offering comprehensive care including advanced MRI imaging, pain management, surgical and non-surgical treatment plans, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, and sports training.

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
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

Nice To Haves

Strong rehabilitation skill set
Additional manual therapy or sports performance background
Experience working in a physician or physical therapy clinic
Knowledge in medical terminology

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.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Other duties as assigned.