ATC Physician Extender

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to join a fast-paced orthopedic practice. The ATC will serve as a liaison among patients, physicians, therapists, and staff, ensuring high standards of care and integrity while supporting community outreach.

The role emphasizes rehabilitation planning, documentation in EMR, and coordination with physician teams during games and events, including weekends. CPR/AED certification is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE-accredited program (prior to 2022) or Master's degree in Athletic Training.
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• Hold or eligible for Illinois Licensure as an Athletic Trainer in good standing
• CPR/AED certification required

Responsibilities

• Promote and provide excellent patient care
• Develop positive relationships with the physician teams at IBJI
• Communicate with physicians, staff, coaches and parents regarding patient conditions and plan of care
• Develop rehabilitation and treatment regimens with physician and physical therapist
• Refer patients for appropriate diagnostic and follow-up procedures and track injuries
• Maintain patient documentation in the EMR
• Participate in IBJI programs and community outreach
• Provide medical coverage at games, practices and tournaments (weekend/evening as scheduled)
• Follow HIPAA/OSHA guidelines and procedures
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Team leadership

CPR/AED

Education

CAATE-accredited Bachelor's in Athletic Training

Master's degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Job Title

Certified Athletic Trainer

Job Type

Full-time

Overview

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

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 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.