Athletic Trainer- Physical Medicine/Rehab Full-Time Days
About the role
At 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.
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
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.