Athletic Trainer (ATC) - Clinical

Description

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 offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, life, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO accrual, as well as 401K, profit sharing, employee assistance program, and disability coverage. 

Job Summary 

Take a front seat delivering life-changing care to patients undergoing hip and knee replacement as part of a busy orthopedic practice with an early-career orthopedic surgeon. On clinical days you will get to know patients on your own, formulate a treatment plan, and then present and see patients alongside your surgeon while assisting with injections and other in-office procedures. On operative days, there may be opportunities for work-from-home delivering pre-and-post operative care to patients remotely. No more weekends or late nights on the sideline, as most days start at 8am and are done by 4:30pm. Contact us to see how your skills as an athletic trainer can be adapted to outpatient orthopedics and be part of a cohesive, fun team! 

Responsibilities

• Deliver amazing customer service as part of a team focused on individual care
• Assesses patients with injuries and degenerative conditions of the hip and knee
• Trains patients in the use of recommended prosthetic/orthotic devices and adaptive equipment.
• Contributes relevant information impacting on plan of treatment reviews, patient case review
  conferences, patient reassessments and outcome results.
• Actively involves and educates patients regarding their treatment program and outcome goals.
• Assesses patient progress and consults, as needed/required with physical therapist and other
  treatment team members to maintain, modify, or change the therapy treatment to accomplish
  established goals.
• Instructs patients, as necessary, in a written therapy home program
• Other duties as assigned. 

Communication
Internal: Therapists, physicians, P.A.’s, administration, other professional and non-professional staff.
External: Patients/families, physical therapists, inpatient and outpatient care providers, vendors.

Requirements

1. Active Illinois certification through the National Athletic Trainer’s Association to practice as an Athletic Trainer.
2. College Graduate.
3. Good verbal and written communication skills.
4. Good organizational and technical skills.
5. Excellent people skills.
6. Basic knowledge in computer software helpful.
7. Current CPR. 

Physical Requirements/Environment
Occasional exposure to electrical and chemical hazards; position requires occasional lifting associated
with patient transfers (i.e. up to 50 lbs.); requires the ability to bend/stoop; requires ability to
communicate in the English language; duties may, on occasion, involve exposure to blood-borne
pathogens.