Athletic Trainer & DME Coordinator — Orthopedics Impact

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, LLC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus Incentives

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education up to $2,500

Job summary

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, LLC is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer/DME Coordinator for our outpatient clinic in Chicago, IL. You will measure and fit braces, educate patients, and manage DME inventory for surgical and non-surgical patients.

The role emphasizes patient contact, collaboration with physicians and staff, and strives for accurate pre-certification and benefits checks, with a Monday–Friday schedule and no weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or health-related field.
• Certified Athletic Trainer.
• 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 of products and maintaining inventory of DME Store.
• Check patient benefits and perform pre-certification for certain orthopaedic product.
• Recommend orthopaedic bracing and products to patients on a walk-in basis
• Communicate patient questions or concerns regarding orthopaedic products with physician 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Inventory management

Orthopaedic devices knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or health-related field

Certified Athletic Trainer

Orthotic Fitter Certification

2+ years orthopedic/medical experience (preferred)

Job description

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, LLC is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer/DME Coordinator for our outpatient clinic in Chicago, IL. You will measure and fit braces, educate patients, and manage DME inventory for surgical and non-surgical patients.

The role emphasizes patient contact, collaboration with physicians and staff, and strives for accurate pre-certification and benefits checks, with a Monday–Friday schedule and no weekends.