Athletic Trainer-Day Shift

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of benefits

Sign-on bonus eligibility for new graduates

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in DeKalb, Illinois, is seeking a dedicated Athletic Trainer to reflect its mission and values. The role involves direct patient care, teaching, and the management of athletic training responsibilities within a clinical setting. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree (or Bachelor's for earlier graduates) and be a licensed Athletic Trainer in Illinois. This position offers opportunities for professional development, a wide range of employee benefits, and involvement in departmental committees.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in athletic training required if graduated after July 1st, 2020.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association upon hire.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer in the state of Illinois required.

Responsibilities

• Uses organizational resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule and improves services.
• Participates in committees and special projects.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in athletic training

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Description

The Athletic Trainer reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

A licensed athletic trainer who complies with the Code of Ethics/Standards of Practice as outlined by the state of Illinois. This position includes direct patient care, teaching, participation on appropriate committees and departmental process improvement. Serves as a role model for all clinical interns in all aspects of professional, clinical, communication, education and leadership activities.

Responsibilities

• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide.
• Demonstrates creative problem solving and diversity when adapting the treatment to special circumstances as evidenced by team feedback and documentation.
• Demonstrates essential skill competencies in selecting the appropriate evaluation, in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols.
• Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines, adjusting the treatment plan accordingly. Evidenced by chart review.
• Assumes complete responsibility over the course of Athletic Training under the supervision of the referring physician. Patient management from the time of initial contact to safety and treatment outcome as evidenced by team feedback and documentation.
• Adheres to department policy regarding evaluations, all notes are legible.
• Completes daily notes that reflect patient's response to treatment, actual performance, and assessment as to status, relevant to the treatment plan as evidenced by chart review, meeting all regulatory documentation requirements (e.g. allows other therapists to continue treatment, allows for interpretation by payers, supports reimbursement).
• Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient's level of understanding and motivation as evidenced by feedback.
• Participates in committees, department processes and special projects in accordance with clinical expertise and individual performance plan.
• Works to develop and maintain physician relations through phone communication, shadowing, marketing visits, rounds/surgery observation.
• Creates a culture of respectful communication by listening, asking for team member input, open and honest conversation, approachability, and timely acknowledgement of individual and team contributions.
• Accepts constructive feedback and is able to make timely changes as evidenced by written coaching forms/chart audits and team feedback.
• Completes new evaluations and discharge follow up phone calls to support patient satisfaction goals.
• Proactively completes non-patient care responsibilities within established timelines (coverage notes, PTO/schedule change requests, bonus pay forms and follow up phone calls).
• Contributes to educational efforts of department/clinic (e.g. in-services, journal clubs, new hire orientation, PI). Minimal Expectation: in-service from continuing education course and/or leading one article review.
• Proactively acts as a clinical instructor to students, observers, interns.
• Maintains set by department and makes efficient use of non-billable time.
• Demonstrates willingness to flex schedule to meet patient care needs, quarterly staff meetings department specific meetings outside of normal work hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in athletic training (if graduated after July 1st, 2020)
  Bachelor’s degree (if graduated before July 1st, 2020)
• BLS from American Heart Association upon hire
  • BLS within 90 days of hire for cost centers 8619 and 8500
• Licensed Athletic Trainer in the state of Illinois

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.