Athletic Trainer- Orthopedics Full Time

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Warrenville, IL

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer is a licensed athletic trainer who follows the State of Illinois Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and supports Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values. The role includes direct patient care, teaching, participation in appropriate committees, and departmental process improvement. The Athletic Trainer serves as a role model for clinical interns in professional, clinical, communication, educational, and leadership activities. This position is 40 hours per week, combining high school sports coverage with physician clinic support. Hours depend on school activities and generally run from early afternoon until daily activities are finished. Saturday work is frequent depending on the time of year. The role is eligible for overtime and shift differentials based on hours worked each week.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Use organizational and department resources efficiently; manage schedules and complete tasks on time.
Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, streamlined work processes, and service growth.
Adapt treatment to special circumstances using creative problem-solving and appropriate clinical skills, evaluations, modalities, equipment, and protocols.
Perform re-evaluations according to department guidelines and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Manage athletic training care under the supervision of the referring physician, from initial patient contact through safety and treatment outcomes.
Follow department evaluation and documentation policies; complete legible daily notes that reflect patient response, performance, assessment, and treatment-plan status 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 individual performance plans.
Develop and maintain physician relations through phone communication, shadowing, marketing visits, rounds, and surgery observation.
Promote respectful communication, invite team 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 clinic and department education, including an in-service based on continuing education and/or leading an article review.
Serve proactively as a clinical instructor to students, observers, and interns.
Meet department expectations and use non-billable time efficiently.
Flex the schedule to meet patient-care needs and attend quarterly staff and department-specific meetings outside normal work hours when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.