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Athletic Trainer (3 positions)

Athletic Trainer (3 positions)

Hiring Department: Orthopaedics

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1018944

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UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent 'Best Colleges' rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
The Athletic Trainer will assist physicians and provide education and training to patients. Participate in the prevention, assessment, treatment, (including first aide) reconditioning and rehabilitation of sports related injuries for patients under the care of a physician as set forth by the NATA Board of certification.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and carry out rehabilitation programs for injured athletes. Discuss specific injuries and treatment options or evaluate and treat patients as directed by a physician.

Act as the liaison with pharmacy, MRI, radiology, other hospital departments and outside physical therapists and physicians regarding patient information.

Plan and implement comprehensive programs to prevent injury and illness from athletics.

Collect data relative to patient history and mechanism of injury and report findings to physician. Collect data for input to research. Review data with physician.

Recognize and evaluate injuries. Provide first aid or emergency care as needed.

Perform and evaluate post-operative functional/physical performance testing, i.e. strength testing and jump testing.

Develop, review and refine patient home exercise/rehabilitation programs and patient education programs, including injury prevention.

Apply protective or injury-preventive devices; includes the proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment. Apply and remove casts.

Perform administrative tasks, such as keeping records and writing reports on injuries and treatment programs

Interpret patients' medical information to schedule of MRIs, nuclear medicine tests and other diagnostic tests, including pre-certifications and other insurance company requirements.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree

Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association

Current and valid license by the State of Illinois as a Certified Athletic Trainer

Current CPR certification

Ability to recognize the needs and behaviors of the physically active population at all age levels

Preferred Qualifications

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.


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