Weiss Memorial Hospital has been serving Chicago’s North Side and surrounding communities providing excellent health care services for over 60 years. We are a 236-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility providing a full range of health care services to meet the needs of our diverse community. We have grown to better serve our community to include more than 450 doctors representing 42 medical specialties and more than 800 employees, all committed to providing you with personalized care. We are looking for exceptional people who share our mission and values to join our team!
JOB SUMMARY
The Athletic Trainer reports to the Director of Sports Medicine and consults with the Medical Director for any Athletic Training related issues. The Athletic Trainer assists in the overall operation and coordination of athletic training services and provides daily clinical supervision of the athletes in their respective partnerships. Conduct the program in a manner that supports and encourages both the hospital and the sports medicine department mission statements.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree required and Master’s Degree preferred
Current BOC certification and State of Illinois licensure or eligible to obtain
A minimum of 2 years working experience as an ATC with a variety of diverse AT experience, including football
Individual must have effective communication skills and the ability to positively interact with student-athletes, athletic training students, parents, coaches, staff, faculty, administrators, physicians, and the medical community.
Must successfully complete a background check
CPR/AED certified
JOB DUTIES
Assist in the management and operation of individual facility to care for the health care needs of the hospital athletic programs & partnerships.
Provide athletic training coverage to selected intercollegiate, high school and professional programs as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine; will require travel, evenings and weekends
Assist in the management of athletic training equipment and supplies
Serve as an Approved Clinical Instructor when applicable
Assist with weekly physician clinics
Assist with rehabilitation programs
Maintain a comprehensive athletic training medical filing system, keeping records on pre-participation exams, injury reports, referrals, rehabilitation and follow-up care
Assist with the processing of insurance claims
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and provide mutual support with all constituencies and colleagues.
Represent the program and Weiss Memorial Hospital with positivity, integrity, and a high degree of professionalism.
Weiss Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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