Athletic Trainer Certified Sr

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric hospital in Chicago seeks a Senior staff member with leadership skills in clinical practice, education, and advocacy. This role demands a master's degree in a health-related field and considerable pediatric experience, offering a salary range of $49,920 to $81,619. At Lurie Children’s, you will contribute to innovative patient care while embracing diversity and fostering community connections.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with current NATA Board of Certification.
• Four years of pediatric experience in athletic training.
• Current ATC License in Illinois required.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects, mentors clinicians, and participates in departmental initiatives.
• Establishes protocols for best practice and provides consultation.
• Develops and reviews clinical best practices for continual improvement.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Patient evaluation

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in health-related field

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America)

Location

Superior Street

Job Description

General Summary:

The Senior staff member demonstrates leadership in meeting all responsibilities as outlined in the staff level job description. The Senior staff member leads departmental project(s), assumes supervisory responsibilities and serves as a mentor to other clinicians. The Senior staff member serves as a role model by supporting management, participating in program development and departmental, division, and hospital-wide initiatives. The Senior staff member provides leadership in the areas of patient care, education, advocacy and research.

Essential Job Functions:

• Uses advanced clinical reasoning and skills in all aspects of clinical practice, including patient evaluation, patient treatment, parent/family education, communication with physicians, division staff, nursing, and others within and outside the Lurie Children’s system.

• Demonstrates leadership in the establishment of protocols for best practice. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational materials. May also be involved in research activities.

• Provides consultation to the greater health care community, as well as staff and students in department and division. Provides consultation to staff and students in department and division, collaborates with other departments and divisions in all aspects of patient care.

• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.

• Serves as a resource and orients and/or mentors others in research information in one or more clinical areas. Is recognized as department and/or community expert in one or more specialized clinical areas. (such as clubfoot, concussion, KIPP, etc.)

• Develops, implements and reviews clinical best practices for continual quality improvement. Actively updates own knowledge base and clinical skills to remain current with the highest level of evidence. Participates in didactic education and research activities.

• Actively pursues departmental advocacy initiatives (may include grant proposals, legislative affairs, presenting/speaking on educational programming, article submission to peer reviewed journals & industry publications, etc.)

• Assists management by leading development of new programming and in daily operations, process improvement, as well as meeting department standards and goals.

• Identifies and leads marketing and outreach opportunities.

• Serves as role model in supporting mission, vision, policies and procedures of the department, division institution and community.

• Assists and supports management and staff in adapting to a rapidly changing health care environment.

• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum of master’s degree in health-related field with current NATA Board of Certification Inc. certification.

• Current ATC License in the State of Illinois.

• Minimum of four (4) years pediatric experience in athletic training at Lurie Children’s or comparable experience.

• Experience in casting and/or bracing orthopaedic injuries, home exercise programs, injury treatment and prevention education and other departmental related competencies.

• Certification in CPR from the American Heart Association by having completed the BLS AED Heartsaver Course.

Education

Master's Degree (BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Pay Range

$49,920.00-$81,619.20 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentivesfor select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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