Certified Athletic Trainer, DME Coordinator (2 Positions Available)
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
Education$50k–$65k/yrFull-time
About the role
MOR is seeking two full-time Certified Athletic Trainers/DME Coordinators across two locations in Chicago/Galewood, IL, and Munster, Indiana. The positions involve measuring, fitting, adjusting, educating, and maintaining inventory of braces and devices for surgical and non-surgical patients. The DME Coordinator serves as a key point of contact for patients, internal staff, physicians, and vendors.
Responsibilities
- 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 products and maintaining inventory of DME Store.
- Checking patient benefits and performing pre-certification for certain orthopaedic product.
- Recommend orthopaedic bracing and products to patients on a walk-in basis.
- Communicating patient questions or concerns regarding orthopaedic products with physicians and staff.
- Communicating with product representatives and vendors regarding product complications or issues.
- Maintaining licensure and certification requirements to comply with the State of Illinois, BOC, and NATA Code of Ethics.
- Completing special projects as assigned.
- Performing duties of co-workers and subordinates as workload dictates.
Requirements
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.
Qualifications
Required:
- Current certification as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of orthopedic devices and bracing.
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
Skills
Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of orthopedic devices and bracing.
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
Benefits
MOR offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Pay Range: $50k- $65k annualized.
- 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.
Pay
$50k- $65k annualized.
Schedule
Full-time position.