Athletic Trainer - Ortho

The Carle Foundation hiring for Athletic Trainer - Ortho jobs in Broadlands, IL, US

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.

Special Summer Incentive 

*Sign on bonus - $15,000

*Free Health Insurance for the rest of the year

• Performs appropriate physical and/or development assessments.
• Documents evaluations and plans of care, according to department policy including goals, modifications of treatmentplans and athlete's response to treatment.
• Evaluates and revises plan of care based on changes in patient status and the individual's response to treatment.
• Provides emergency care including Cardio pulmonary Resuscitation.
• Updates knowledge of new ATC/medical practices and current literature appropriate to service and role to maintaincurrency of practice, expand knowledge and improve athlete care.
• Takes responsibility for daily schedule of clinical provision of care.
• Works directly with administrative and coding team to maintain appropriate documentation requirements when acting in the scribe role within the ambulatory setting
• Accountable to perform work list responsibilities within Athletic Trainers scope of practice

• 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.
• Provides athletic training services to contracted high schools, club events and or junior college as assigned.