Athletic Trainer - Athletic Trainer Certification, Orthopedics

Overview

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.

Join a patient‑focused orthopedic team dedicated to exceptional care, rehabilitation, and recovery.

Do you have a passion for helping patients return to the activities they love? We’re seeking a motivated Athletic Trainer to support our orthopedic providers through high‑quality clinical care, patient education, and hands‑on support throughout the continuum of treatment.

Why You'll Love Working Here! 

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment—work closely with orthopedic surgeons, physician assistants, physical therapists, and medical staff.
• Meaningful patient impact from injury assessment through post‑operative recovery.
• Professional growth opportunities, including specialty training in orthopedics and advanced clinical skills.
• Modern clinical spaces, advanced technology, and a supportive leadership team that values your expertise.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Performs appropriate physical and/or development assessments.

Documents evaluations and plans of care, according to department policy including goals, modifications of treatment plans 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 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

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.

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

Department Specific Job Function

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.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Education Level

Field of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Athletic Training

Or

Bachelor's Degree

Related Field

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Athletic Trainer (AT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

And

Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)

And

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Carle Health Company Overview

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our more than 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois.  We’ve grown to include seven, award-winning hospitals across eight hospital campuses and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Physicians Group, Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center including Carle Eureka Hospital and associated Carle Health Medical Group clinics all hold Magnet® with Distinction designation, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital all hold the exclusive Magnet® designation.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $25.5per hour - $42.59per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.