Athletic Trainer - MSK Clinic Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Athletic Trainer provides direct patient care and education in alignment with Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The role uses clinical skills to conduct initial patient evaluations, communicate with and educate patients, develop rehabilitation and reconditioning plans, and educate students, interns, and/or residents. The Athletic Trainer also participates in appropriate committees and departmental process-improvement initiatives.

The position is based in an MSK clinic and involves some travel between the Old Irving Park and/or Evanston locations. The role requires an Illinois Athletic Trainer license and CPR BLS certification from the American Heart Association, subject to the stated timing requirements for certain cost centers.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in athletic training for candidates who graduated after July 1, 2020; bachelor’s degree for candidates who graduated before July 1, 2020.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer in the state of Illinois through IDFPR.
• Active CPR BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire; for cost centers 8619 and 8500, CPR BLS is required within 90 days of the start date.

Responsibilities

• Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently.
• Manage the work schedule efficiently and complete tasks and assignments on time.
• Contribute to continuous-improvement opportunities and processes.
• Help streamline work processes and improve and grow services.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to adapt treatment to patients’ specific needs.
• Document injuries and treatment interventions in EPIC and assist with necessary communication paperwork.
• Provide educational materials and methods suited to each patient’s level of understanding and needs.
• Promote respectful team communication by listening, seeking input, encouraging open and honest conversation, being approachable, and acknowledging individual and team contributions promptly.
• Develop and maintain physician relationships through professional communication, shadowing, and possible surgery observation.
• Assist with the selection and fitting of protective equipment and durable medical equipment.
• Provide professional, timely customer service to patients and families, including responding to inquiries and complaints, greeting patients politely, fostering a positive environment, and showing care, concern, cooperation, and respect.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy during care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel between the Old Irving Park and/or Evanston locations as required.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine describes a wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, with further details available through its benefits webpage.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time