Senior Athletic Trainer - Concussion Care Coordinator

The salary range for this position is $32.98 - $51.12 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose‑driven and committed to our mission to deliver world‑class care. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you’ve been, and we support where you’re headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well‑Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce‑led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Location:

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.

The Senor Athletic Trainer - Concussion Care Coordinator provides athletic training services to patients under the direction of a physician and reports directly through the Athletic Training Services Supervisor to the Director of Athletic Training Services. 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…