Athletic Trainer - MSK Clinic Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

5d•$27 - $37

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 organizational policies and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role provides direct patient care and education, participates in relevant committees and process-improvement initiatives, and uses clinical skills to evaluate patients, communicate with and educate them, develop rehabilitation and reconditioning plans, and educate students, interns, and/or residents. The position is full time at 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE) on the day shift. Some travel between the Old Irving Park and Evanston locations is required. The stated hourly salary range is $26.50 to $37.10.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Use organizational and department resources efficiently.
Manage work schedules efficiently and complete tasks and assignments on time.
Contribute to continuous-improvement opportunities and processes, including streamlining work and improving and growing services.
Use critical thinking and problem-solving to adapt treatment to individual patient needs.
Document injuries and treatment interventions in EPIC and assist with necessary communication paperwork.
Provide educational materials and methods suited to patients’ levels of understanding and needs.
Promote respectful communication by listening, inviting team-member input, communicating openly and honestly, remaining approachable, and acknowledging individual and team contributions promptly.
Develop and maintain physician relationships through professional communication, shadowing, and possible surgery observation.
Assist with selecting and fitting protective equipment and durable medical equipment.
Provide timely, professional customer service, respond to inquiries and complaints, greet patients politely, foster a positive environment, and show care, concern, cooperation, and respect for patients and families.
Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy during care.
Travel as needed between the Old Irving Park and Evanston locations.
Perform other duties as assigned.