Athletic Trainer- Orthopedics Full Time

Northwestern Medicine; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a licensed Athletic Trainer to provide direct patient care, teaching, and leadership within our athletic training program. The role includes school sports coverage and physician clinic support, with a 40-hour schedule that varies by school calendar and may include Saturdays.

Overtime and shift differentials may apply. The position emphasizes ethical practice, documentation accuracy, and education of interns while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence in a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in athletic training or Bachelor’s depending on graduation date.
• BLS certification required on hire.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently uses resources and schedules.
• Performs evaluations and plans treatments with supervision.
• Mentors clinical interns and students.
• Documents daily notes and patient responses to treatment.
• Contributes to departmental improvement and cost-reduction efforts.

Skills

BLS certification

Licensed Athletic Trainer

Clinical teaching

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in athletic training

Bachelor’s degree (if graduated before July 1st, 2020)

Job description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job 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.

The position is 40 hours per week for a combination of high school sports coverage and physician clinic support. The hours for this position are school dependent. Generally, early afternoon until daily activities are finished and also, frequently on Saturday's based on the time of the year. This position is eligible for overtime and shift differentials based on worked hours each week.

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

Additional Information

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.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed:

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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.