ATC Physician Extender

Description
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC, is one of the largest independent physician-owned orthopedic practices in the United States, with 100 locations and 150 physicians throughout the Chicagoland area, expertise in every orthopedic specialty, and complete diagnostic and rehab services. Illinois Bone & Joint Institute offers relief, solutions, and the comprehensive integrated care you need.

IBJI's dedicated physicians and staff pair cutting edge technology with modern practice techniques to offer the most beneficial and effective means of recovery. This integration allows us to perform a full-range of collaborative and comprehensive services that directly impact our patients quality of life. IBJI wants to help you move better, so you can live better.

Summary

The Athletic Trainer (ATC) Physician Extender is 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 ATC Physician Extender functions as a liaison between the patients, physicians, 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 educating the 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.

It is IBJI’s expectation that ATC’s will conduct themselves in a manner which is at all times, courteous, professional and promotes a positive image of IBJI. The ATC will at times be called upon to act as a physician’s representative, and as such will set the example for other employees in dependability, punctuality, positive attitude and adherence to policies and procedures.


Responsibilities

Promote excellent patient care
Assist with patient examinations and treatments
Order tests/labs based on MD/PA direction
Manage/coordinate clinical schedule(s) as directed
Takes an active role within the patient medical team
Develop positive relationships with the physician teams at IBJI
Communicate with physicians, regarding patients’ conditions, treatments, and protocols
Treats and prevents athletic injuries by developing therapies to reduce pain and improve mobility under the direction of a physician
Assists in exercise instruction and demonstration, patient evaluation and testing
Demonstrate clear and effective communication skills to patients to educate them on their plan of care
Compliance with completing daily paperwork and maintaining patient records within the electronic medical record system
Maintain, order, and stock supplies/inventory as instructed
Independently schedule and perform DME brace fitting and educate patients with proper donning and doffing, as assigned
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 the supervisor
Maintain a clean and safe work environment


Requirements
Graduate from an accredited Athletic Training Program
New graduates are welcome to apply
BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
Must hold 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.
Experience with DME fitting and application.
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
Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.