Athletic Trainer (ATC) Orthopedics
Job Location:
Champaign, IL - USA
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Job Summary
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 & students.
Join a patientfocused orthopedic team dedicated to exceptional care rehabilitation and recovery.
Do you have a passion for helping patients return to the activities they love Were seeking a motivated Athletic Trainer to support our orthopedic providers through highquality clinical care patient education and handson support throughout the continuum of treatment.
Why Youll Love Working Here!
- Collaborative multidisciplinary environmentwork closely with orthopedic surgeons physician assistants physical therapists and medical staff.
- Meaningful patient impact from injury assessment through postoperative recovery.
- Professional growth opportunities including specialty training in orthopedics and advanced clinical skills.
- Modern clinical spaces advanced technology and a supportive leadership team that values your expertise.
Essential Functions |
Performs appropriate physical and/or development assessments. |
Documents evaluations and plans of care according to department policy including goals modifications of treatment plans and athletes response to treatment. |
Evaluates and revises plan of care based on changes in patient status and the individuals response to treatment. |
Provides emergency care including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. |
Updates knowledge of new ATC/medical practices and current literature appropriate to service and role to maintain currency of practice expand knowledge and improve athlete care. |
Takes responsibility for daily schedule of clinical provision of care. |
Works directly with administrative and coding team to maintain appropriate documentation requirements when acting in the scribe role within the ambulatory setting |
Accountable to perform work list responsibilities within Athletic Trainers scope of practice |
Department Specific Job Function |
Assesses patient compliance with and response to a prescribed plan of care including therapeutic outcomes. |
Assesses patients learning needs regarding normal functioning diagnosis treatment self-management and access to health care resources. |
Delivers physical care to athlete following medical direction including monitoring of athlete response and results during care. |
Designs and implements plans of care. |
Documents evaluations and plans of care according to department policy including goals modifications of treatment plans and athletes response to treatment. |
Evaluates and assesses referred athlete. |
Implements effective treatment methods to achieve treatment goals. |
Instructs athlete 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 college as assigned. |
Educational Requirements | ||
Education Level | Field of Study | |
Bachelors Degree | Athletic Training | Or |
Bachelors Degree | Related Field |
Licenses/Certifications | |
Licensed Athletic Trainer (AT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) | And |
Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) | And |
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA) |
Find it here.
Discover the job the career the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health were committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued respected and empowered where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. Weve grown to include eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1500 doctors and advanced practice providers. Were developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine the worlds first engineering-based medical school and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center Carle Foundation Hospital Carle Health Methodist Hospital Carle Health Proctor Hospital Carle Health Pekin Hospital and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations the nations highest honor for nursing care.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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 and 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 employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information:
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit
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