Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics Clinic

Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics Clinic Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics Clinic Hiring Department : Orthopedics Center Location : Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID : 1022220 Posting Close Date : June 24, 2024 About the University of Illinois Chicago Salary: $66,000 - $75,000 UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent 'Best Colleges' rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Description: About UI Health The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Position Summary
The Athletic Trainers Participate in the prevention, assessment, treatment, (including first aide) reconditioning and rehabilitation of sports related injuries for patients under the care of a physician as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Board of certification. Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in care and treatment of all patients, including injured athletes. Discuss specific injuries, treatment and rehabilitation options or evaluate and treat patients as directed by a physician. Recognize and evaluate injuries. Collect data relative to patient history and mechanism of injury and report findings to physician. Provide first aid or emergency care as needed.
• Develop and carry out rehabilitation for injured patients. Discuss specific injuries and treatment options or evaluate and treat patients as directed by a physician.
• Develop, review, and refine patient home exercise/rehabilitation programs and patient educations programs, including injury prevention.
• Apply protective or injury-preventive devices; includes the proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment. Apply and remove splints. Work directly with durable goods distributors, i.e. orthopedic brace distributors to make determinations on which goods are most appropriate for the patient.
• Serve as primary liaison for direct scheduling and registration of athletes, performance artists and workers comp patients referred by Center's strategic partners. Orient medical students, residents and fellows to clinic operations.
• Evaluate post-operative outcomes and functional/physical performance testing, including strength testing and jump testing as directed by a physician.
• Interpret patients' medical information to schedule MRIs, nuclear medicine tests and other diagnostic tests, including pre-certifications and other insurance company requirements. Assist in obtaining financial/insurance clearance for surgical procedures, imaging/diagnostic testing, and physical therapy as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks, such as keeping records and writing reports on injuries and treatment programs
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:



Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association required.
• Current and valid license by the State of Illinois as a Certified Athletic Trainer required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.

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