Athletic Trainer - Evanston Full time Days

The salary range for this position is $27.71 - $42.94 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits

• 10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• 10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• 1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• 250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)

Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage Life insurance Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus Paid time off and Holiday pay Description Patient Care Provides athletic training services to patients under the direction of a physician 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 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. Administrative Develops and executes administrative duties as assigned and in compliance with departmental, university, athletic conference, and NCAA policy 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, and professional service opportunities 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 Other Performs other clinical and administrative duties as assigned Qualifications Required: Current Board of Certification (BOC) Inc. certification as an Athletic Trainer, or successful completion of the BOC examination and able to show proof of BOC Inc. certification within six months of start date. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Athletic Training License, or IDFPR license eligible and able to show proof of license within six months of start date. Bachelor’s degree, or Master’s degree from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited program. Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwestern Memorial Hospital