Athletic Trainer (ATC) - Orthopedics

Job Description

Overview\n
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\nAssesses, 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.\n
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Join a patient‑focused orthopedic team dedicated to exceptional care, rehabilitation, and recovery. \n
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Do you have a passion for helping patients return to the activities they love? We’re seeking a motivated Athletic Trainer to support our orthopedic providers through high‑quality clinical care, patient education, and hands‑on support throughout the continuum of treatment. \n
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Why You'll Love Working Here!\n
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• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment—work closely with orthopedic surgeons, physician assistants, physical therapists, and medical staff.
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• Meaningful patient impact from injury assessment through post‑operative recovery.
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• Professional growth opportunities, including specialty training in orthopedics and advanced clinical skills.
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• Modern clinical spaces, advanced technology, and a supportive leadership team that values your expertise.
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\nQualifications\n
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Educational Requirements \n
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Education Level \n
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Field of Study \n
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\nBachelor's Degree\n
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\nAthletic Training\n
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Or \n
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\nBachelor's Degree\n
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\nRelated Field\n
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Licenses/Certifications \n
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\nLicensed Athletic Trainer (AT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)\n
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And \n
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\nCertified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)\n
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And \n
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\nBasic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)\n
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\nResponsibilities\n
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Essential Functions \n
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\nPerforms appropriate physical and/or development assessments.\n
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\nDocuments evaluations and plans of care, according to department policy including goals, modifications of treatment plans and athlete's response to treatment.\n
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\nEvaluates and revises plan of care based on changes in patient status and the individual's response to treatment.\n
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\nProvides emergency care including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.\n
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\nUpdates 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.\n
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\nTakes responsibility for daily schedule of clinical provision of care.\n
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\nWorks directly with administrative and coding team to maintain appropriate documentation requirements when acting in the scribe role within the ambulatory setting\n
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\nAccountable to perform work list responsibilities within Athletic Trainers scope of practice\n
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Department Specific Job Function \n
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\nAssesses patient compliance with and response to a prescribed plan of care including therapeutic outcomes.\n
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\nAssesses patient's learning needs regarding normal functioning, diagnosis, treatment, self-management, and access to health care resources.\n
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\nDelivers physical care to athlete following medical direction including monitoring of athlete response and results during care.\n
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\nDesigns and implements plans of care.\n
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\nDocuments evaluations and plans of care, according to department policy including goals, modifications of treatment plans and athlete's response to treatment.\n
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\nEvaluates and assesses referred athlete.\n
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\nImplements effective treatment methods to achieve treatment goals.\n
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\nInstructs athlete and/or family members in performance of treatment, activities, or home care.\n
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\nProvides athletic training services to contracted high schools, club events and or junior college as assigned.\n
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\nAbout Us\n
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Find it here. \n
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\nDiscover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're 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.\n
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\nOur nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s 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 nation’s highest honor for nursing care.\n
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\nWe offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.\n
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\nWe 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 employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: View email address on ziprecruiter.com. \n
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\nCompensation and Benefits\n
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\nThe compensation range for this position is $22.98per hour - $38.38per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.