Athletic Trainer- Physical Medicine/Rehab Full-Time Days

The salary range for this position is $27.64 - $40.07 (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.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

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

The Athletic Trainer  reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, 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.

Provides athletic training services primarily in the clinical setting as a physician extender to an Orthopaedics physician or advanced practice provider. Trainer will utilize athletic training skills of initial evaluation of patients, patient education, rehabilitation plans, and education of students and residents.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical
  • Rooms patients, performs vitals, reviews medication lists, performs phlebotomy service, and prepares injections.
  • Provides athletic training services, injury prevention and rehabilitation to patients.
  • Provides prevention, assessment, treatment and reconditioning, taping, bracing, fitting of athletic and durable medical equipment.
  • Designs and administers first aid and rehabilitation programs for injured patients in conjunction with the physician during clinic.
  • Documents injury and treatment interventions in EPIC and completes necessary paperwork for communication.
  • Fosters a collaborative approach by communicating progress with patients, family members, care providers, physician, etc.
  • Maintains supplies and equipment
  • With a physician, determines patients’ physical readiness to return to full daily activities or participation in sports.
  • Aid in the selection, fitting, and maintenance of protective equipment.
  • Assists with procedures by sterilizing equipment/instruments, disposing of biohazardous materials, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting patient signs and symptoms, assisting with sterile procedures while practicing standard precautions.
  • Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information
  • Delivers normal and abnormal tests results and verbatim instructions to patients as directed by the supervising physician.
  • Enters physician orders for DME, labs, imaging, procedures, therapy, and referrals.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Customer Service
  • Assures patient satisfaction by exhibiting service excellence skills and focus on NM’s Patients First values.
  • Exhibits customer service by responding to inquiries, complaints, greeting patients warmly, politely, and fostering a positive attitude; displaying care, concern, cooperation and respect for patients and their families.
  • Ensures patient’s rights by maintaining confidentiality and privacy during care.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Master’s Degree 

Licensure:

• Licensed Athletic Trainer through IDFPR 

Certification:

• Athletic Training Certification through Board of Certification. 

• CPR BLS Certification through American Heart Association (AHA) 

Experience: 

• 1-2 years of previous job-related experience 

Preferred:

• 3-5 years of previous job-related experience

Equal Opportunity

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.

Background Check

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 Disclosure

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. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our  Benefits section to learn more.

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.