Athletic Trainer – Outreach

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

. Promote and provide excellent patient care .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeNew Lenox • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care, rehabilitation, and athletic injury management while maintaining compliance with HIPAA/OSHA regulations. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for collaborating with physicians and clinical staff.

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BOC Certified Athletic TrainerIllinois Licensure as an Athletic TrainerRehabilitation Skill SetMedical Terminology KnowledgeEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Athletic Injury RehabilitationDME Brace FittingPatient Documentation in EMRManual Therapy TechniquesSports Performance Background

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationTeam LeadershipMulti-taskingTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

BOC CertificationIllinois Athletic Trainer License

Industry Keywords

Patient CareHIPAA ComplianceOSHA RegulationsClinical MeetingsCommunity Outreach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote and provide excellent patient care
Develop positive relationships with physician teams at IBJI
Communicate with physicians, clinical staff, coaches and parents regarding patient conditions, plans of care, treatments and protocols
Develop rehabilitation and treatment regimens with physician recommendations
Refer patients for appropriate diagnostic and follow-up procedures and track subsequent injuries
Complete daily paperwork and maintain patient documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Participate in clinical meetings, mentoring, clinical educator programs, special interest groups and community outreach
Prevent, recognize, evaluate, triage, rehabilitate and recondition athletic injuries for patients and athletes of varying ages
Perform DME brace fitting and educate patients on proper donning and doffing
Provide medical coverage at games, practices and/or tournaments, including weekend and/or evening events
Return voicemail and email messages in a timely manner
Attend continuing education seminars to keep Illinois license in good standing
Follow HIPAA/OSHA guidelines and regulations
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate from an accredited Athletic Training Program
BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
Hold or eligible for Illinois Licensure as an Athletic Trainer in good standing
Strong rehabilitation skill set preferred
Additional manual therapy or sports performance background preferred, but not required
Experience working in a physician or physical therapy clinic preferred, but not required
Knowledge in medical terminology preferred
Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills
Able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
Able to function as a team leader
Stand or sit for extended periods of time
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Accident, critical illness and hospital benefits
Paid holidays
Paid time off