ATC Physician Extender

Overview

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. We provide comprehensive diagnostic, rehab, and orthopedic specialty services to improve patients' quality of life.

Full-time

The Athletic Trainer (ATC) Physician Extender is a vital member of a fast-paced orthopedic practice, acting as a liaison between patients, physicians, and clinical support staff. The role focuses on delivering patient‑centric musculoskeletal care and teamwork, helping patients move better so they can live better.

• 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
• Take 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
• Treat and prevent athletic injuries by developing therapies to reduce pain and improve mobility under the direction of a physician
• Assist 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
• Complete daily paperwork and maintain 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

• Graduate from an accredited Athletic Training Program
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• Hold or be eligible for 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 preferred

• Ability to lift greater than 25 pounds
• Demonstrates good understanding of proper body mechanics for lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Ability to stand and sit for sequences of time greater than 30 minutes
• Ability to work on a computer for lengthy periods during the day

Base salary: $44,000.00 – $64,000.00. Benefits for those eligible (30+ hours a week) include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short‑term disability, 401(k) with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts,  plan, accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. We also offer paid holidays and paid time off.