Description
Hinsdale Orthopaedics, a division of Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, is currently hiring an Athletic Trainer to work with an Interventional Pain Medicine Physician at our Westmont location.
Job Summary Our Athletic Trainers 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 the patients, physicians, physical therapists, and clinical support staff. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: managing day-to-day needs of a specific physician’s practice, providing superior care to patients and clients, and educating patients on injury and other health-related awareness/prevention topics. All responsibilities should be performed while maintaining the highest standard of care and integrity in order to provide the best patient experience possible.
Responsibilities
- Promote excellent patient care.
- Demonstrate clear and effective communication skills to patients to education their plan of care.
- Develop positive relationships with the physician teams at IBJI
- Takes an active role within the patient medical team
- Manage/coordinate clinical schedule(s) as directed.
- Scribe for physician as needed.
- Assist with patient examinations and treatments.
- Order tests/labs based on MD/PA direction.
- Communicate with physicians, physical therapists, and physical therapy assistants, regarding patients’ conditions, treatments, and protocols.
- Develop rehabilitation and treatment regimens in conjunction with physician recommendations.
- Proper referral of patients for appropriate diagnostic and follow-up procedures and subsequent injury tracking.
- Compliance with completing daily paperwork and maintain patient EHRs.
- Maintain, order, and stock supplies/inventory as instructed.
- Prevention, recognition, evaluation, triage, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of all athletic injuries for patients and athletes of varying ages.
- Return voicemail and email messages from patients and clinical staff 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 supervisor.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Athletic Training Program
- BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
- Hold or eligible for Illinois Licensure as an Athletic Trainer in good standing.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- 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
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