The Athletic Trainer will provide direct patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, and performing re-evaluations under physician supervision, while also participating in departmental process improvement and educational efforts. Responsibilities also include efficient resource management, maintaining professional communication with physicians, and serving as a role model for clinical interns.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Master's degree if graduated after July 1st, 2020, or a Bachelor's degree if graduated before that date, along with a current Illinois Athletic Trainer license. Required certifications include BLS from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 90 days for specific cost centers.
Company DescriptionAt Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace.
This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.
As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.
We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.
Ready to join our quest for better?Job DescriptionThe 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.A licensed athletic trainer who complies with the Code of Ethics/Standards of Practice as outlined by the State of Illinois.
This position includes direct patient care, teaching, participation on appropriate committees and departmental process improvement.
Serves as a role model for all clinical interns in all aspects of professional, clinical, communication, education and leadership activities.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).
Benefits
401(k) matching
Loan forgiveness
Tuition reimbursement
Lifecycle benefits
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 assignedQualificationsRequired:Master’s degree in athletic training (if graduated after July 1st, 2020) Bachelor’s degree (if graduated before July 1st, 2020)BLS from American Heart Association upon hireBLS within 90 days of hire for cost centers 8619 and 8500Licensed Athletic Trainer in the state of IllinoisAdditional InformationNorthwestern 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 CheckNorthwestern 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.
BenefitsWe 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.
In Illinois, athletic trainer roles are often driven by school, clinic, and sports medicine coverage needs, with employers looking for candidates who can support injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation during daytime hours. This role is competitive because it requires Illinois licensure, adherence to the state Code of Ethics/Standards of Practice, and the right degree path plus current BLS certification. Review the full posting carefully and confirm your graduation date, license status, and certification details before applying; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description, which can save you research time.
