Athletic Trainer-McHenry County High Schools

Athletic Trainer – McHenry County High Schools

Full Time, Days, $3,000 Sign On Bonus – 3 days ago
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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. 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.

This is a Full‑Time position at 40 hours per week for school coverage at McHenry County High Schools. Hours are school‑dependent, generally early afternoon until daily activities are finished and typically on Saturdays.

The Athletic Trainer embodies 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.

• 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.
• Demonstrates creative problem‑solving and diversity when adapting 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 for Athletic Training under the supervision of the referring physician. Patient management from 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. Meets all regulatory documentation requirements.
• 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 makes 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 the 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…