About the position
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.
- Assumes complete responsibility over the course of Athletic Training under the supervision of the referring physician.
- 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.
- 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.
- Contributes to educational efforts of department/clinic.
- 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training
- BLS from American Heart Association within 90 days of hire
- Licensed Athletic Trainer in the state of Illinois
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
