Athletic Trainer
Location: Geneva & Elgin, IL
Status: Full-time (36-40 hours per week)
Hours: M-F, including evenings and rotating Saturdays
Summary
Responsible for assisting in the delivery of orthopedic care in a clinic.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other
duties may be assigned.
- Verify patient information by interviewing patient and recording medical history.
- Prepare patient for examination by performing preliminary physical tests including taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature. Responsible to ensure information is accurately documented.
- Prepare equipment, injections, educational materials, etc. during treatment and examination of patients.
- Perform patient care including cast application/removal, splinting, post-op wound care, injections, fitting patients for braces and suture and staple removal.
- Communicate with patients and families regarding processes and procedures.
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
- Maintain adequate supplies in examination rooms.
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
Education & Experience
Required:
Bachelor's degree and Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC). Must be CPR/AED certified.
Preferred:
Two (2) plus years of relevant medical assistant work experience, preferably with hand and casting in an orthopedic setting. Knowledge of medical office procedures and the ability to interact with patients, physicians and co-workers.
Please complete an application, and email to:
Beth at
bhovious@fvortho.com