Athletic Trainer- Orthopedics Full-Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Warrenville, IL

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About The Position

The Athletic Trainer reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. This licensed athletic trainer follows the Illinois Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. The position involves direct patient care, teaching, committee participation, and departmental process improvement. The Athletic Trainer also serves as a role model for clinical interns in professional, clinical, communication, educational, and leadership activities.

The role manages patient care from initial contact through safety and treatment outcomes under the supervision of the referring physician. It includes selecting appropriate evaluations, modalities, equipment, and protocols; conducting re-evaluations and adjusting treatment plans; maintaining complete and legible documentation; providing patient education; supporting patient satisfaction; and contributing to physician relations and department education. The Athletic Trainer also supports efficient operations, continuous improvement, respectful communication, and student and intern instruction. The position is full-time, day shift; schedule flexibility may be needed to meet patient-care needs and attend meetings outside normal work hours.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in athletic training if graduated after July 1, 2020; bachelor’s degree if graduated before July 1, 2020.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire; for cost centers 8619 and 8500, BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer in the state of Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Use organizational and department resources efficiently, manage work schedules, and complete assignments on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost-reduction, streamlined processes, and service development.
• Adapt treatment to special circumstances using creative problem solving and sound clinical judgment.
• Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; perform re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans according to department guidelines.
• Manage athletic training care from initial patient contact through safety and treatment outcomes under the referring physician’s supervision.
• Follow department evaluation and documentation policies; complete legible daily notes that describe patient response, performance, and status relative to the treatment plan and meet regulatory requirements.
• Provide educational materials and methods suited to each patient’s understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, department processes, and special projects consistent with clinical expertise and the individual performance plan.
• Develop and maintain physician relations through phone communication, shadowing, marketing visits, rounds, and surgery observation.
• Promote respectful team communication, listen to colleagues, invite input, acknowledge contributions, and accept and act on constructive feedback.
• Complete new evaluations and discharge follow-up calls to support patient satisfaction goals.
• Complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established timelines, including coverage notes, schedule-change requests, bonus-pay forms, and follow-up calls.
• Contribute to department and clinic education, including in-services, journal clubs, new-hire orientation, and process improvement; provide at least an in-service from a continuing-education course and/or lead an article review.
• Act as a clinical instructor to students, observers, and interns.
• Meet department standards and use non-billable time efficiently.
• Flex the schedule as needed to meet patient-care needs and attend quarterly staff and department-specific meetings outside normal work hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• Benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events; eligibility depends on employment classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time