Athletic Trainer-McHenry County High Schools Full Time Days $3,000 Sign On Bonus
Location Crystal Lake, Illinois Business Unit Regional Medical Group Job REQID 154313 Job Function Rehabilitation/Wellness Shift Day Job (1st) Type of Employment Full-Time Apply NowBenefits
- $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
Pay Starting at: $26.23+ per hour based on experience
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.
Description
**This is a Full Time position at 40 hours per week for school coverage at McHenry County High Schools. The hours for this position are school dependent. Generally, early afternoon until daily activities are finished and also, generally on Saturday's.**
The Athletic Trainer role reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all regulatory and accreditation standards.
This role is a licensed athletic trainer who complies with the Code of Ethics/Standards of Practice as outlined by the their professional organization and by the State of Illinois. This position includes direct patient care, teaching, participation on appropriate committees and departmental process improvement. The Athletic Trainer serves as a role model for all therapists and clinical interns in all aspects of professional, clinical, communication, education and leadership activities.
Description
- 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
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training
- BLS from American Heart Association within 90 days of hire
- Licensed Athletic Trainer in the state of Illinois
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.
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