About the role
Description
Job Title: Athletic Trainer Job Description Summary 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. All responsibilities should be performed while maintaining the highest standard of care and integrity in order to provide the best community experience possible. 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 and physical therapist 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 Regional Manager 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
Requirements
Requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree from a CAATE-accredited program (prior to 2022) or Master's degree in Athletic Training
Certifications/Licensure
BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
Hold or eligible for Illinois Licensure as an Athletic Trainer in good standing
Experience
Recent graduates are welcome to apply
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
Technical Skills
CPR/AED certification required
Soft Skills
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
Physical Requirements
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
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Duties and responsibilities, experience, qualifications, skills, supervisory relationship, physical/mental demands, and environmental/ working conditions may change as needs evolve.