Senior Athletic Trainer - Concussion Care Coordinator Full time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Evanston, IL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? Job Description Location: 2255 N Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60201 The Senior Athletic Trainer - Concussion Care Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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. The Senor Athletic Trainer - Concussion Care Coordinator provides athletic training services to patients under the direction of a physician and reports directly through the Athletic Training Services Supervisor to the Director of Athletic Training Services. This position is a recognized clinical specialist in athletic training practice within neurology, specifically concussion, and coordinates the care for patients within the sports medicine department, including but not limited to clinical supervision of patient concussion rehabilitation, performing evaluations, administering treatment and rehabilitation, making referrals to external clinicians, and making athletic participation and return to play decisions as appropriate and in accordance with established departmental protocol.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Athletic Training (if graduated after July 1st, 2020)
Bachelor’s degree (if graduated before July 1st, 2020)
Current BOC Inc. certification as an Athletic Trainer
Licensed Athletic Trainer through IDFPR
Credentialing that signifies advanced practice, the successful completion of an accredited residency or fellowship in athletic training, or equivalent training acquired via work experience and/or education
1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree
3-5 years of previous job-related experience

Responsibilities

Provides athletic training services to patients under the direction of a physician
Possesses and maintains a recognized clinical specialization, or equivalent training or experience, in the specific focus of neurology and/or concussion care within athletic training
Creates and maintains a complete medical record
Evaluates, manages, and rehabilitates acute injuries and medical conditions
Provides ongoing care, maintenance, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions as indicated
Designates specific clinical time to collaborate with or supervise colleagues’ rehabilitation of patients’ injuries and/or illnesses
Provides emergency management, communication, and medical care through the creation and execution of emergency action plans
Determines participation status and executes with the unchallengeable authority to return and/or remove a patient to/from participation
Refers to internal and external specialists and sub-specialists as indicated
Provides coverage of athletic practices and competitions, which may include travel and non-traditional hours during mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
Coordinates and/or completes components of pre-participation screening and physical examinations
Creates and executes an annual continuing education plan consistent with established guidelines to maintain professional licensure and certification
Communicates appropriate information regarding patient health and participation status across multidisciplinary and high-performance team members, including but not limited to, team physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, athletics administration, coaches, academic support services, performance nutrition, sports performance, sports psychology and equipment staffs
Precepts professional and post-professional education of learners in programs including, but not limited to, athletic training, physical therapy, and medical education
Coordinates physician clinical visits, medical testing, and follow up care, including but not limited to, obtaining relevant patient history, obtaining vital signs and ECG, performing point of care testing, coordinating diagnostic imaging, and fitting durable medical equipment
Measures, evaluates, and interprets metrics of sports performance and sports science
Delivers educational materials to various stakeholders, including but not limited to, patients, coaches, parents, and administrators
Ensures patient’s rights by maintaining confidentiality and privacy during care.
Demonstrates patient centered care and excellent customer service in accordance with NM’s Patients First values.
Develops and executes administrative duties as assigned and in compliance with departmental, university, athletic conference, and NCAA policy
Participates in development and execution of departmental policies and procedures within the specific focus of neurology and concussion
Completes quality improvement initiatives across the department within the specific focus of concussion
Participates in program and departmental strategic planning
Develops and completes annual departmental and personal goals
Maintains, orders, and appropriately dispenses or administers medical supplies inventory, including but not limited to, durable medical equipment, therapeutic agents, and over the counter and prescription medication
Measures the effectiveness of clinical practice through various metrics, including but not limited to, patient rated outcome measures, patient satisfaction questionnaires, and functional assessments
Analyzes performance metrics and injury risk/rate trends to develop and execute programming adjustments as indicated
Participates in scholarly activities including, but not limited to, professional presentations, research, professional service opportunities, and quality improvement projects
Possess knowledge of and ensures compliance with rules and regulations governing or directing patient care and administrative tasks related to assigned duties and/or patient panel
Performs other clinical and administrative duties as assigned