Athletic Trainer (Temporary Assignment)

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Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, with locations in Chicago and the Western Suburbs, is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The physicians of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush have received specialized training in orthopedic surgery and in subspecialty areas within the field of orthopedic medicine and can diagnose and treat even the most complicated and rare musculoskeletal conditions. The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked Top 10 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and DePaul University Athletics..

Ready to join? We are looking for a temporary Certified Athletic Trainer to support a pain management practice. The assignment is scheduled to last up to 12 weeks. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The position will be based at the outpatient clinic in Westchester, IL near Oak Brook. The Athletic Trainer's primarily responsibilities include patient corresponding, follow-up patient calls, and occasional clinical assistant with patient flow. The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service and communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Direct the flow of patients into the exam room.

• Under physician supervision, evaluates referred patients and designs/implements plan of care based on physician preferences, patient functioning, diagnosis, treatment, self-management and access to health care resources.

• Documents evaluations and plans of care.

• Delivers physical care to patients following medical direction including monitoring of patient response and results during care.

• Communicate with patient and/or family members in treatment, activities and home care based on physician preferences.

• Provides preventative education and counseling to patients, families and groups regarding health maintenance, normal body function, injury prevention, strength and conditioning.

• The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to this position.

• Assist physician with clinic procedures as needed.
• Prepares charts for upcoming clinics. Ensure all related reports are available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment.
• Triage patient calls, patient corresponding, schedule/cancel appointments as directed by the physician. 
• Ensure rooms are cleaned between patients, as well as cleaned and stocked at the end of the day.

• Stays abreast of and complies with all state and federal laws including HIPAA, ADA, OSHA, and FLSA.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
• Graduate of approved N.A.T.A school
• Clinical experience preferably in medical practice setting

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

• Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC).

What’s in it for you? MOR offers their employees a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. 

Pay Range: $53,000 - $63,000 annualized. Compensation at MOR is determined by many factors, which may include but are not limited to, job-related skills and level of experience, education, certifications, geographic location, market data and internal equity. 

• Opportunity to convert to a permanent role (if available) with benefits. 
• Personal and career growth.
• Excellent working relationship with prestigious group of physicians in Orthopedics in the US and #1 in Illinois and Indiana. 

Our employees make the difference in our patients’ lives, and we value their contributions. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career with an industry leader. Come see what we’re all about. Equal Opportunity Employer. #INDAOJ