Athletic Trainer (ATC) - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Athletic Trainer

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.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Athletic Trainer (AT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)

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Assesses patient compliance with and response to a prescribed plan of care including therapeutic outcomes. Assesses patient's 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 athlete's 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. Performs appropriate physical and/or development assessments. Provides athletic training services to contracted high schools, club events and or junior college as assigned. Provides emergency care including Cardio pulmonary Resuscitation. Takes responsibility for daily schedule of event coverage and clinical provision of care. Understands EMR system operation for clinical patient care. 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.