Athletic Trainer - Ortho​/Sports Med

Overview

Assesses, evaluates, and treats patients of all ages in the clinical setting. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for providers, staff, residents, and students.

• Licensed Athletic (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Athletic Trainer – Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field

• Performs appropriate physical and/or developmental assessments.
• Documents evaluations and plans of care according to department policy, including goals, modifications of treatment plans, and athlete's response to treatment.
• Evaluates and revises plan of care based on changes in patient status and individual response to treatment.
• Provides emergency care including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Maintains and updates knowledge of new ATC/medical practices and current literature to maintain currency of practice, expand knowledge, and improve athlete care.
• Is responsible for the daily schedule of clinical provision of care.
• Works directly with administrative and coding teams to maintain appropriate documentation when acting in the scribe role within the ambulatory setting.
• Is accountable to perform work-list responsibilities within the scope of practice of an athletic trainer.
• Assesses patient compliance with and response to a prescribed plan of care, including therapeutic outcomes.
• Assesses the patient's learning needs regarding normal functioning, diagnosis, treatment, self-management, and access to health‑care resources.
• Delivers physical care to athletes following medical direction, including monitoring of athlete response and results during care.
• Designs and implements plans of care.
• Evaluates and assesses referred athletes.
• Implements effective treatment methods to achieve treatment goals.
• Instructs athletes and/or family members in performance of treatment, activities, or home care.
• Provides athletic training services to contracted high schools, club events, and/or junior colleges as assigned.

The compensation range for this position is $22.98 per hour – $38.38 per hour. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

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