Certified Athletic Trainer or an Exercise Physiologist, Cardiac Rehab, Full-Time

NMC is currently recruiting a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in Cardiac Rehab The position is full-time (72 hours bi-weekly), generally M-F 7:30a-4p. Northwestern Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With “people” as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

Hourly Range: $21.96 - $31.14 USD

Certified Athletic Trainer

JOB SUMMARY:

At the direction of the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Medical Director(s), the Certified Athletic Trainer would assume responsibility for planning and directing the exercise progression of patients in all phases of the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. Work closely with the Program Director(s) and the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program staff to prescribe, implement, and evaluate patient’s individual activity/exercise levels, while sharing the responsibility for patient and family education. Interpret exercise tolerance test to formulate exercise prescriptions.

PRE-REQUISITES:

·         Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required

Experience: 3-5 years’ experience designing exercise and fitness programs, 1-3 years medical experience

Special Skills: Ability to take vital signs and assess for abnormal result, Able to identify abnormal rhythm on EKG/telemetry.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports To:
• • Director of Business Operations
• Supervises:
• Other Contacts: 
• • Providers and their staff, Cardiologist, patients and their families, hospital staff & community resource staff

SCOPE:

• Machinery or Equipment Used:
• • Computers, office equipment, medical equipment, patient monitoring and resuscitation equipment, EKG machine, telemetry
• Physical Demands:
• • May require prolonged standing (up to 4 hrs), fine motor manipulation required, may have frequent neck flexion for typing or taping or for holding an extremity.
• Working Conditions: 
• • Indoors, intermittently stressful due to medical condition of patients and occasional crisis situation, multiple interruptions, patients are seen in a group setting
• Required Protective Equipment:
• • As needed in OR, routine PPE for office based patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Recognizes and assesses acute injuries of athletes.

Provides pre- and post-game medical support to athletes; e.g. taping, wrapping, icing, whirlpool; Develops and implements conditioning programs for athletes in conjunction with coaches and Physical Therapists; Assesses and treats athletic injuries per NATA and NMC Standard of Care;

Demonstrates the clinic specific skills requisite for unit/patient population served.

 See clinic specific competencies for Outpatient Rehab and Orthopaedic Office

Treats appropriate outpatients per NMC and state licensure regulations.

Provides coverage for Rehab Aide for inpatient/outpatient settings; Performs appointment scheduling and chart management; Organizes patient flow and confirms schedules; Collects appropriate data; Sends and receives patient information; Schedules appointment meeting all insurance and regulatory requirements; Uses computer systems accurately to complete registration, order review, etc

Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by:

Talks with and listens to patients/team members; Reports pertinent, concise information; Completes timely clinical documentation/order entry; Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues

Manages self and resources effectively.

Acknowledges limits of experience and capability; Identifies learning needs and seeks resources; Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately; Maintain clean, orderly environment of care; Seeks out and accepts feedback

Incorporates appropriate skills in all interactions and delivery of care including:

Performs and documents pre-visit planning or appropriate pre-visit interview/process/evaluations to ensure accurate and timely information is obtained from patient and delivered to the health care provider; Performs duties as required to ensure compliance with ACO, PCMH or other regulatory or certification requirements; Oversees supply management, equipment use and cleanliness of environment; Assisting patients with ambulating, open gym progression of programs, instruction in form and technique; Providing information from provider to patient; Uses critical think skills and considers alternative

Efficiently and accurately performs clinical duties to ensure quality service in support of NMC's mission of providing exceptional care to the community:

Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations; Ensure patient rooms and instruments are cleaned before every patient visit to maintain infection control standards; Obtains patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight and reports findings to Physician or Advanced Practice Provider; Provides appropriate medical supervision to open gym patients