Athletic Trainer Residency: Lead Sports Medicine Care

Northwestern Medicine; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Educational opportunities

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine’s Athletic Trainer-Resident participates in a physician-directed residency to deliver athletic training services and coordinate patient care within the sports medicine department. The role includes evaluating and rehabilitating injuries, making return-to-play decisions, and engaging in ongoing education under the Residency Program Director.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, professional development, and adherence to NM policies.

Qualifications

• Current BOC certification as an Athletic Trainer or eligible and able to show proof within three months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services under physician direction and coordinate care within the sports medicine department.
• Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries; manage patient records and return-to-play decisions.
• Educate learners and engage in professional development within the focus area.

Skills

Athletic training

Education

CAATE accredited program

Job description

Northwestern Medicine’s Athletic Trainer-Resident participates in a physician-directed residency to deliver athletic training services and coordinate patient care within the sports medicine department. The role includes evaluating and rehabilitating injuries, making return-to-play decisions, and engaging in ongoing education under the Residency Program Director.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, professional development, and adherence to NM policies.