School-Based Athletic Trainer - Full-Time Impact & Growth

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a licensed Athletic Trainer for a full-time position serving McHenry County High Schools in Illinois. The role involves direct patient care, teaching, and clinical leadership across school-based settings with afternoon and Saturday hours, aligned with school activities.

Requirements include a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in athletic training depending on graduation date, BLS, and Illinois licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in athletic training (if graduated after July 1st, 2020) or Bachelor’s degree (if graduated before July 1st, 2020)
• BLS from American Heart Association upon hire
• Licensed Athletic Trainer in the state of Illinois

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.
• Assumes complete responsibility over the course of Athletic Training under supervision.
• Adheres to department policy regarding evaluations, all notes are legible.
• Completes daily notes reflecting patient response and status, relevant to the treatment plan.
• Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient's level of understanding and motivation.
• Participates in committees and special projects in accordance with clinical expertise.
• Works to develop physician relations through various means.
• Creates a culture of respectful communication by listening and feedback.
• Accepts constructive feedback and makes timely changes.
• Completes new evaluations and discharge follow up calls to support patient satisfaction goals.
• Proactively completes non-patient care responsibilities within timelines.
• Contributes to educational efforts of department/clinic.
• Act as clinical instructor to students, observers, interns.
• Maintains efficiency of non-billable time.
• Flex schedule to meet patient care needs.

Education

Master’s degree in athletic training

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a licensed Athletic Trainer for a full-time position serving McHenry County High Schools in Illinois. The role involves direct patient care, teaching, and clinical leadership across school-based settings with afternoon and Saturday hours, aligned with school activities.

Requirements include a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in athletic training depending on graduation date, BLS, and Illinois licensure.