Orthopedic DME Coordinator – Athletic Trainer / Orthotic Fitter
About The Position
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is seeking a full-time Orthopedic DME Coordinator for its outpatient clinic in Westchester, Illinois. The coordinator works with orthopedic physicians, clinical teams, and patients throughout each episode of care, supporting DME needs for surgical and non-surgical patients. The role includes training in measuring, fitting, and educating patients about orthopedic braces and devices, while developing specialized expertise in orthopedic DME. The position is Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. Candidates may come from athletic training, orthotic fitting, physical therapy assistance, kinesiology, exercise science, or other relevant orthopedic, sports medicine, rehabilitation, or clinical backgrounds. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and opportunities for career development.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of anatomy and musculoskeletal principles.
- Ability and willingness to learn orthopedic bracing and DME.
- Strong patient communication and education skills.
- Comfort working directly with physicians and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to balance patient care with operational responsibilities.
- Initiative, professionalism, and a desire to develop within the orthopedic field.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).
- Certified Orthotic Fitter (COF).
- Experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), particularly in orthopedics or musculoskeletal care.
- Kinesiology or Exercise Science education with a strong academic foundation and interpersonal skills.
- Other relevant orthopedic, sports medicine, rehabilitation, or clinical experience.
Responsibilities
- Measure, fit, and adjust off-the-shelf orthopedic braces and other durable medical equipment (DME).
- Educate patients on the proper use, application, and care of orthopedic braces and devices.
- Coordinate DME needs for surgical and non-surgical patients throughout their episode of care.
- Work with orthopedic physicians and clinical teams to support patient care.
- Serve as a point of contact for patients regarding DME, bracing, and product-related questions.
- Review patient insurance benefits and assist with pre-certification and authorization requirements for applicable DME.
- Maintain DME inventory and coordinate product ordering to ensure appropriate availability.
- Communicate patient questions or concerns about orthopedic products to physicians and clinical staff.
- Work with orthopedic DME manufacturers and product representatives on existing and emerging technologies.
- Participate in departmental initiatives, process improvements, and special projects.
- Support team operations as patient volume and departmental needs require.
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 and employer contribution.
- Pet insurance.
- Commuter benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tax-advantaged accounts, including FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
- HSA employer contribution when enrolled in a high-deductible health plan.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Continuing education support of up to $2,500 annualized.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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