Certified Athletic Trainer or an Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehab, Full-Time or Part-Time (Sign on bonus Available)

Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in Cardiac Rehab

NMC is currently recruiting a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in Cardiac Rehab. The position is Part-Time or Full-time, generally M-F 7:30a-4p. Northwestern Medical Center's mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With "people" as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

Hourly Range: $23.46 - $32.77USD

The posted hiring range represents the anticipated pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience and internal equity. Placement within the range will be based on the candidate's qualifications and alignment with the requirements of the role.

Certified Athletic Trainer

JOB SUMMARY:

At the direction of the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Medical Director(s), the Certified Athletic Trainer would assume responsibility for planning and directing the exercise progression of patients in all phases of the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. Work closely with the Program Director(s) and the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program staff to prescribe, implement, and evaluate patient's individual activity/exercise levels, while sharing the responsibility for patient and family education. Interpret exercise tolerance test to formulate exercise prescriptions.

PRE-REQUISITES:

Education: Bachelor's Degree Required

Experience: 3-5 years' experience designing exercise and fitness programs, 1-3 years medical experience

Special Skills: Ability to take vital signs and assess for abnormal result, Able to identify abnormal rhythm on EKG/telemetry.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports To: Director of Business Operations

Supervises: None

Other Contacts: Providers and their staff, Cardiologist, patients and their families, hospital staff & community resource staff

SCOPE:

Machinery or Equipment Used: Computers, office equipment, medical equipment, patient monitoring and resuscitation equipment, EKG machine, telemetry

Physical Demands: May require prolonged standing (up to 4 hrs), fine motor manipulation required, may have frequent neck flexion for typing or taping or for holding an extremity.

Working Conditions: Indoors, intermittently stressful due to medical condition of patients and occasional crisis situation, multiple interruptions, patients are seen in a group setting

Required Protective Equipment: As needed in OR, routine PPE for office based patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Demonstrates the clinic specific skills requisite for unit/patient population served.

See clinic specific competencies for Cardiac and Outpatient Rehab

Treats appropriate outpatients per NMC and state licensure regulations.

Provides coverage open gym, cardiac rehab and rehab patients in the outpatient settings; Performs appointment scheduling and chart management; Organizes patient flow and confirms schedules; Collects appropriate data; Sends and receives patient information; Schedules appointment meeting all insurance and regulatory requirements; Uses computer systems accurately to complete registration, order review, etc

Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by:

Talks with and listens to patients/team members; Reports pertinent, concise information; Completes timely clinical documentation/order entry; Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues

Manages self and resources effectively.

Acknowledges limits of experience and capability; Identifies learning needs and seeks resources; Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately; Maintain clean, orderly environment of care; Seeks out and accepts feedback

Incorporates appropriate skills in all interactions and delivery of care including:

Performs and documents pre-visit planning or appropriate pre-visit interview/process/evaluations to ensure accurate and timely information is obtained from patient and delivered to the health care team; Performs duties as required to ensure compliance with ACO, PCMH or other regulatory or certification requirements; Oversees supply management, equipment use and cleanliness of environment; Assisting patients with ambulating, open gym progression of programs, instruction in form and technique; Providing information from provider to patient; Uses critical think skills and considers alternative

Efficiently and accurately performs clinical duties to ensure quality service in support of NMC's mission of providing exceptional care to the community:

Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations; Ensure patient rooms and instruments are cleaned before every patient visit to maintain infection control standards; Obtains patient vital signs. Provides appropriate medical supervision to open gym patients

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Northwestern Medical Center is dedicated to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and succeed. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to contact Human Resources for assistance.