ATC Physician Extender

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute – Athletic Trainer

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. We offer expertise in every orthopedic specialty and complete diagnostic and rehab services to provide comprehensive integrated care.

IBJI Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) are an integral part of a fast‑paced orthopedic practice. They must excel in IBJI’s core values of patient‑centric care, musculoskeletal care, and teamwork. Duties include providing rehabilitation services to patients with orthopedic injuries and illnesses, general rehab services for other diagnostic categories, serving as a liaison with surrounding communities, supporting physicians and staff, seeking innovative treatment options, and participating in QA, UR, Outcome, and safety committees.

All responsibilities are performed while maintaining the highest standard of care and integrity.

• Promote excellent patient care.
• Demonstrate clear and effective communication skills to educate patients about 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.
• Assist with patient examinations and treatments.
• Order tests/labs based on MD/PA direction.
• Communicate with physicians, physical therapists, and physical therapy assistants about patients’ conditions, treatments, and protocols.
• Develop rehabilitation and treatment regimens in conjunction with physician recommendations.
• Properly refer patients for appropriate diagnostic and follow‑up procedures and subsequent injury tracking.
• Compliance with completing daily paperwork and maintaining 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.
• Independently schedule and perform DME brace fitting and educate patients with proper donning and doffing.
• 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.

• Graduate from an accredited Athletic Training Program.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• OTC preferred.
• 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 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. The salary range is $60,000 – $65,000. Benefits (for those eligible 30+ hours a week) include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401(k) with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts,  plan, accident, critical illness and hospital benefits, paid holidays and paid time off.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Hospitals and Health Care