Athletic Trainer - Evanston

Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights:

• Position: Athletic Trainer
• Location: Evanston
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, rotating hours between 7am - 7pm, with rotating Saturdays between 8am - 1pm
• Required Travel: Travel based upon department needs

A Brief Overview:
The Athletic Trainer will collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities. Athletic trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses.

What you will do:

• Knowledge and application of NorthShore policies and procedures that apply to job and area of responsibility.
• Knowledge and demonstration of NorthShore customer service standards.
• Knowledge of and compliance with Federal, State and local laws that apply to the job's area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of and compliance with NorthShore policies and procedures that apply to the job and area of responsibility.
• Ongoing growth and development from participation in events such as workshops, in-service programs and departmental meetings.
• Provide service based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria appropriate to the age and type of the patients/customers served in their area.
• Act as a liaison between interdisciplinary healthcare providers, patients, and their families
• Perform vital signs with special attention to the geriatric, neonatal and pediatric patients; prepare patients for physician visit.
• Document in the EMR utilizing the standardized rooming patient protocol.
• Perform laboratory and diagnostic testing as ordered; document results in the EMR.
• Provide a therapeutic exercise plan, patient education, follow-up planning and referrals.
• Assist with patient and family treatment plan adjustments and / or other procedures within established parameters.
• Fit patients with braces, crutches, and other associated durable medical equipment.
• Provide telephone management and support for patients / families.
• Collaborate with community resources, equipment, home care vendors, and other healthcare professional.
• Obtain general medical and daily care histories.
• Perform review of systems.
• Perform specialty-specific physical exams as requested.
• Provide lectures, programs and education opportunities to the community in area of expertise.
• Develop patient and family educational materials.
• Assure smooth and efficient workflows and operations in specialty area.
• In conjunction with supervisory staff and physician, monitor quality measures and assure compliance with regulatory bodies.
• Participate in patient care clinical projects and initiatives.
• Assist leadership with marketing and growing specialty patient population.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the clinic; maintain inventory of supplies and order as needed.
• Schedule patient appointments; assist with front office activities.
• Assist with activities such as scanning of outside records into the EMR.
• Work jointly with management to maintain NorthShore Performance Improvement Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by practice management and physician.
• Maintain frequent and ongoing communication with the clinical team regarding patient status, activities and work completed.
• Communicate effectively with team members and Practice Manager.
• Consistently cooperate with all team members.
• Recognize and provide needed assistance to co-workers.
• Demonstrate flexibility.
• Meet departmental attendance standards.
• Perform duties assigned.
• Complete all documentation requirements.
• Manage in-basket messages correctly and document in the EMR.
• Use Smart Sets, Smart Tools and Smart Phrases in the EMR.
• Addend encounters correctly.
• Navigate through the EMR chart.
• Make quick appointments in Cadence.
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What you will need:

• Bachelors Degree Required
• Experience in sports medicine, athletic training or therapeutic environment preferred.
• Evidence of leadership, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, basic computer skills and clinical competence; ability to work evening hours if required.
• American Red Cross CPR - American Red Cross Current CPR certification Required Or
• Certified Athletic Trainer (AT) - National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Athletic Trainer Certification (from the National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification, Inc.) Required Or
• Licensed Athletic Trainer (AT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Current Licensed Athletic Trainer license thru IDFPR Required

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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