Certified Athletic Trainer, DME Coordinator (3 Positions Available)
About The Position
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) is seeking multiple full-time Certified Athletic Trainers/DME Coordinators across several locations in Chicago/Galewood, IL, Oak Brook, IL, and Munster, Indiana. MOR is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services, with its Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center ranked Top 10 in Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. Founded in 2003, MOR comprises internationally-renowned Orthopedic and Spine surgeons who are pioneers in the latest advances in technology and surgical techniques. MOR doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club, and DePaul University Athletics. In this role, you will be responsible for measuring, fitting, adjusting, educating, and maintaining inventory of braces and devices for surgical and non-surgical patients. The DME Coordinator serves as a key point of contact for patients, internal staff, physician offices, and vendors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Athletic Trainer or other health-related field.
- Certified Athletic Trainer.
Nice To Haves
- Orthotic Fitter Certification preferred but not required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in an orthopedic or medical setting preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Measure and fit off-the-shelf orthopaedic bracing and other orthopaedic devices.
- Instruct patients regarding use of orthopaedic bracing products and other orthopaedic devices.
- Ordering products and maintaining inventory of DME Store.
- Check patient benefits and perform pre-certification for certain orthpaedic product.
- Recommend orthpaedic bracing and products to patients on a walk-in basis.
- Communicate patient questions or concerns regarding orthopaedic products with physicians and staff.
- Communicate with product representatives and vendors regarding product complications or issues.
- Maintains licensure and certification requirements to comply with the State of Illinois, BOC, and NATA Code of Ethics.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
- Perform duties of co-workers and subordinates as workload dictates.
Benefits
- Quarterly Bonus Incentives
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
- 401(k) Savings Plan.
- 401(k) Employer Contribution.
- Pet Insurance.
- Commuter Benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
- HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP).
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Continuing Education of up to $2,500 annualized.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
