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Athletic Trainer - Ortho

Endeavor Health · IL · $25.36–$38.04 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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About your past

How is working in an orthopedic clinic different from working on the sidelines with athletes?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the clinic setting, with older and non-athletic patients and physician workflows.

Tell me about a time you worked as a liaison between a physician, a patient and the family.

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate across the care team, which the posting names.

What would you do

While you're applying a cast, the patient says their fingers are tingling. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize signs of a cast that is too tight and act right away.

An elderly patient seems unsteady and worried about going home with a walker. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they adjust care to the patient's age and safety needs, not just the injury.

You'll travel between Kildeer and Arlington Heights. How do you stay organized across two clinics?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle travel and different setups without losing quality.

The clinic plans to open on weekends in the future. How do you feel about weekend shifts?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about future weekend availability the posting warns about.

About the work

Walk me through fitting a patient for crutches and teaching them to use them on stairs.

What they are checking: Whether they can fit and teach durable medical equipment safely, which is a core duty.

How do you decide which brace is right for a patient after an ankle sprain versus a fracture?

What they are checking: Whether they understand when each type of brace or cast is appropriate.

How do you take a patient's history and vitals quickly so the physician can stay on schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep clinic flow moving while getting accurate information.

How do you explain a home exercise plan so a patient actually does it?

What they are checking: Whether they teach in a way that leads to follow-through.

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The full job description

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Hourly Pay Range: $25.36 - $38.04 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: • Position: Athletic Trainer • Location: Kildeer and Arlington Heights • Full Time: 40 hours/weekly • Hours: Monday-Friday, rotating hours between 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. While there are no weekend requirements at this time, please note that the clinic will be open on Saturdays and Sundays in the future with required weekend shift hours. • Required Travel: Travel based upon department needs A Brief Overview: The Athletic Trainer will collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities. Athletic trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses. What you will do: • Fit patients with casts, braces, crutches, and other associated durable medical equipment. • Provide service based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria appropriate to the age and type of the patients/customers served in their area. • Act as a liaison between interdisciplinary healthcare providers, patients, and their families • Perform vital signs with special attention to the geriatric, neonatal and pediatric patients; prepare patients for physician visit. • Document in the EMR utilizing the standardized rooming patient protocol. • Perform laboratory and diagnostic testing as ordered; document results in the EMR. • Provide a therapeutic exercise plan, patient education, follow-up planning and referrals. • Assist with patient and family treatment plan adjustments and / or other procedures within established parameters. • Provide telephone management and support for patients / families. • Collaborate with community resources, equipment, home care vendors, and other healthcare professional. • Obtain general medical and daily care histories. • Perform specialty-specific physical exams as requested. • Provide lectures, programs and education opportunities to the community in area of expertise. • Develop patient and family educational materials. • Assure smooth and efficient workflows and operations in specialty area. • In conjunction with supervisory staff and physician, monitor quality measures and assure compliance with regulatory bodies. • Participate in patient care clinical projects and initiatives. • Assist leadership with marketing and growing specialty patient population. • Ensure the cleanliness of the clinic; maintain inventory of supplies and order as needed. • Schedule patient appointments; assist with front office activities. • Assist with activities such as scanning of outside records into the EMR. • Work jointly with management to maintain Endeavor Health Performance Improvement Standards. • Perform other duties as assigned by practice management and physician. • Maintain frequent and ongoing communication with the clinical team regarding patient status, activities and work completed. Communicating effectively with team members and Practice Manager.. • Recognize and provide needed assistance to co-workers (demonstrate flexibility) • Meet departmental attendance standards. • Perform duties assigned, complete all documentation requirements, navigate through EMR charts, manage in-basket messages correctly and document in the EMR. This includes use of Smart Sets, Smart Tools and Smart Phrases in the EMR. • Addend encounters correctly. • Make quick appointments in Cadence. What you will need: • Requirements: • Bachelor's Degree Required • CPR / BLS Certification - specifically from American Heart Association (AHA) • Certified Athletic Trainer (AT) - National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Athletic Trainer Certification (from the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification, Inc.) OR Licensed Athletic Trainer (AT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Current Licensed Athletic Trainer license thru IDFPR • Experience with Casting / DME Splinting • Preferred: • Experience in sports medicine, athletic training or therapeutic environment preferred • Evidence of leadership, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, basic computer skills and clinical competence. Benefits (For full time or part time positions): • Premium pay for eligible employees • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Parking • Wellness Program Savings Plan • Health Savings Account Options • Retirement Options with Company Match • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay • Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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