Athletic Trainer – Outreach, Collegiate Setting

Jobtailor; Bourbonnais (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IBJI is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive patient care and collaborate with physician teams to develop and implement rehabilitation regimens. You will document in the EMR and ensure adherence to HIPAA/OSHA guidelines.

The role requires a CAATE-accredited degree and BOC certification, with licensure in good standing in Illinois or eligibility, plus CPR/AED certification. Strong communication and multi-tasking are essential for success in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a CAATE-accredited program (prior to 2022) or Master’s degree in Athletic Training.
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Illinois Licensure as an Athletic Trainer in good standing (or eligible).
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Strong rehabilitation skill set preferred.
• Experience in physician or physical therapy clinic preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and provide excellent patient care while maintaining EMR documentation.
• Develop positive relationships with physician teams and coordinate care with clinical staff, coaches, and parents.
• Communicate patient conditions, plans of care, treatments, and protocols with physicians and staff.
• Develop rehabilitation and treatment regimens with physician and PT recommendations.
• Refer patients for diagnostics and follow-up procedures and track injuries.

Skills

Athletic Injury Management

Rehabilitation Techniques

DME Brace Fitting

Manual Therapy

Sports Performance Background

Education

CAATE-accredited degree / Master’s in Athletic Training

Job description

• Promote and provide excellent patient care
• Develop positive relationships with physician teams at IBJI
• Communicate with physicians, clinical staff, coaches, and parents regarding patient conditions, plans of care, treatments, and protocols
• Develop rehabilitation and treatment regimens with physician and physical therapist recommendations
• Refer patients for appropriate diagnostic and follow-up procedures and track subsequent injuries
• Complete daily paperwork and maintain patient documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Participate in IBJI-sponsored clinical meetings, mentoring, clinical educator programs, special interest groups, and community outreach
• Prevent, recognize, evaluate, triage, rehabilitate, and recondition athletic injuries for patients and athletes of varying ages
• Perform DME brace fitting and educate patients on proper donning and doffing
• Provide medical coverage at games, practices, and/or tournaments, including 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
• Follow HIPAA/OSHA guidelines and regulations
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a CAATE-accredited program (prior to 2022) or Master's degree in Athletic Training
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• Hold or be eligible for Illinois Licensure as an Athletic Trainer in good standing
• CPR/AED certification required
• 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
• 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
• Ability to lift greater than 25 pounds
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods and for sequences of time greater than 30 minutes
• Ability to work on a computer for lengthy times during the day
• Demonstrates good understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling, and pushing

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient care, rehabilitation, and athletic injury management while maintaining compliance with HIPAA/OSHA regulations. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for collaborating with physicians and clinical staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• Illinois Licensure as an Athletic Trainer
• CPR/AED Certification
• Rehabilitation Skill Set
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Documentation

Hard Skills

• Athletic Injury Management
• Rehabilitation Techniques
• DME Brace Fitting
• Manual Therapy
• Sports Performance Background

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Team Leadership
• Multi-tasking
• Professionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

• BOC Certification
• CPR/AED Certification

Industry Keywords

• Patient Care
• HIPAA Compliance
• OSHA Regulations
• Clinical Meetings
• Athletic Training