ATC Physician Extender at Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC

Westmont, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

64000.0

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Patient Education, DME Brace Fitting, Clinical Scheduling, Patient Evaluation, Electronic Medical Records, HIPAA Compliance, OSHA Regulations, Musculoskeletal Care, Injury Prevention, Therapy Development, Medical Documentation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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. We are looking for a looking for a full-time Athletic Trainer to work directly alongside an interventional pain management physician who possesses more than 15 years of specialized expertise in the field. 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.

Responsibilities

The ATC Physician Extender acts as a liaison between patients and physicians, managing daily practice needs and providing musculoskeletal care. Key duties include assisting with examinations, fitting DME braces, and educating patients on injury prevention and care plans.