Athletic Trainer, DME Coordinator

It’s the people that make the difference. Are you ready to make your impact? Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked Top 10 in Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report.Founded in 2003, MOR is comprised of internationally-renowned Orthopedic and Spine surgeons who pioneer the latest advances in technology and surgical techniques to improve the lives and activity levels of patients around the world. MOR doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and DePaul University Athletics. Ready to join? We are looking for a Certified Athletic Trainer/DME Coordinator to be based at the outpatient clinic located in Chicago, IL near the Illinois Medical District. In this role you will be responsible for measuring, fitting, adjusting, educating and maintaining inventory of braces and devices for surgical and non-surgical patients. The DME Coordinator is a key point of contact for the patient, internal staff, physician office and vendors. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, no weekends or holidays. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Measure and fit off-the-shelf orthopaedic bracing and other orthopaedic devices. Instruct patients regarding use of orthopaedic bracing products and other orthopaedic devices. Ordering of products and maintaining inventory of DME Store. Check patient benefits and perform pre-certification for certain orthpaedic product. Recommend orthpaedic bracing and products to patients on a walk-in basis Communicate patient questions or concerns regarding orthopaedic products with physician and staff. Communicate with product representatives and vendors regarding product complications or issues. Maintains licensure and certification requirements to comply with the State of Illinois, BOC, and NATA Code of Ethics. Complete special projects as assigned. Perform duties of co-workers and subordinates as workload dictates. Education And/or Experience Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Athletic Trainer or other health-related field. Certified Athletic Trainer. Orthotic Fitter Certification preferred but not required. Minimum 2 years of experience in an orthopedic or medical setting preferred but not required. What’s in it for you? MOR offers their employees a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Pay Range: $50k- $65k annualized. Compensation at MOR is determined by many factors, which may include but are not limited to, job-related skills and level of experience, education, certifications, geographic location, market data and internal equity. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package. Quarterly Bonus Incentives Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays. Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance. Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance. Critical Illness and Accident Insurance. 401(k) Savings Plan. 401(k) Employer Contribution. Pet Insurance. Commuter Benefits. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA). HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP). Tuition Reimbursement. Continuing Education of up to $2,500 annualized. Excellent working relationship with prestigious group of physicians in Orthopedics in the US and #1 in Illinois and Indiana. Our employees make the difference in our patients’ lives, and we value their contributions. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career with an industry leader. Come see what we’re all about. Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush