Senior Athletic Trainer - Concussion Care Coordinator

Job Description

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.

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2255 N Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60201

The Senior Athletic Trainer – Concussion Care Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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. This position is a recognized clinical specialist in athletic training practice within neurology, specifically concussion, and coordinates the care for patients within the sports medicine department, including but not limited to clinical supervision of patient concussion rehabilitation, performing evaluations, administering treatment and rehabilitation, making referrals to external clinicians, and making athletic participation and return‑to‑play decisions as appropriate and in accordance with established departmental protocol.

• Patient Care
  • Provides athletic training services to patients under the direction of a physician
  • Possesses and maintains a recognized clinical specialization, or equivalent training or experience, in the specific focus of neurology and/or concussion care within athletic training
  • Creates and maintains a complete medical record
  • Evaluates, manages, and rehabilitates acute injuries and medical conditions
  • Provides ongoing care, maintenance, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions as indicated
  • Designates specific clinical time to collaborate with or supervise colleagues’ rehabilitation of patients’ injuries and/or illnesses
  • Provides emergency management, communication, and medical care through the creation and execution of emergency action plans
  • Determines participation status and executes with the unchallengeable authority to return and/or remove a patient to/from participation
  • Refers to internal and external specialists and sub‑specialists as indicated
  • Provides coverage of athletic practices and competitions, which may include travel and non‑traditional hours during mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Coordinates and/or completes components of pre‑participation screening and physical examinations
  • Creates and executes an annual continuing education plan consistent with established guidelines to maintain professional licensure and certification
  • Communicates appropriate information regarding patient health and participation status across multidisciplinary and high‑performance team members, including team physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, athletics administration, coaches, academic support services, performance nutrition, sports performance, sports psychology and equipment staffs
  • Precepts professional and post‑professional education of learners in programs including, but not limited to, athletic training, physical therapy, and medical education
  • Coordinates physician clinical visits, medical testing, and follow‑up care, including obtaining patient history, vital signs and ECG, performing point‑of‑care testing, coordinating diagnostic imaging, and fitting durable medical equipment
  • Measures, evaluates, and interprets metrics of sports performance and sports science
  • Delivers educational materials to various stakeholders, including patients, coaches, parents, and administrators
  • Ensures patient’s rights by maintaining confidentiality and privacy during care
  • Demonstrates patient‑centered care and excellent customer service in accordance with NM’s Patients First values
• Administrative
  • Develops and executes administrative duties as assigned and in…