Northwestern Medicine · 13 hours ago
Athletic Trainer-Ortho Full Time Days
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, committed to patient care and employee well-being. The Athletic Trainer role involves providing direct patient care, teaching, and participating in departmental processes to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently
Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time
Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement
Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide
Demonstrates creative problem solving and diversity when adapting the treatment to special circumstances as evidenced by team feedback and documentation
Demonstrates essential skill competencies in selecting the appropriate evaluation, in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols
Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines, adjusting the treatment plan accordingly. Evidenced by chart review
Assumes complete responsibility over the course of Athletic Training under the supervision of the referring physician. Patient management from the time of initial contact to safety and treatment outcome as evidenced by team feedback and documentation
Adheres to department policy regarding evaluations, all notes are legible
Completes daily notes that reflect patient's response to treatment, actual performance, and assessment as to status, relevant to the treatment plan as evidenced by chart review, meeting all regulatory documentation requirements (e.g. allows other therapists to continue treatment, allows for interpretation by payers, supports reimbursement)
Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient's level of understanding and motivation as evidenced by feedback
Participates in committees, department processes and special projects in accordance with clinical expertise and individual performance plan
Works to develop and maintain physician relations through phone communication, shadowing, marketing visits, rounds/surgery observation
Creates a culture of respectful communication by listening, asking for team member input, open and honest conversation, approachability, and timely acknowledgement of individual and team contributions
Accepts constructive feedback and is able to make timely changes as evidenced by written coaching forms/chart audits and team feedback
Completes new evaluations and discharge follow up phone calls to support patient satisfaction goals
Proactively completes non-patient care responsibilities within established timelines (coverage notes, PTO/schedule change requests, bonus pay forms and follow up phone calls)
Contributes to educational efforts of department/clinic (e.g. in-services, journal clubs, new hire orientation, PI). Minimal Expectation: in-service from continuing education course and/or leading one article review
Proactively acts as a clinical instructor to students, observers, interns
Maintains set by department and makes efficient use of non-billable time
Demonstrates willingness to flex schedule to meet patient care needs, quarterly staff meetings department specific meetings outside of normal work hours
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training
BLS from American Heart Association upon hire
Licensed Athletic Trainer in the state of Illinois
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
Founded in 1972
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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