Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Athletic Trainer-Ortho Full Time Days
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest, Illinois, United States, 60045
Athletic Trainer-Ortho Full Time Days
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Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
The salary range for this position is $25.87 - $36.22 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement is guided by 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. Highlights include:
$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 Well‑Being Fund per year ($125 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
This is a full‑time position (40 hrs per week) traveling between Lake Forest, Grayslake, and Glenview locations, with occasional cross‑coverage in Gurnee and Evanston. Schedule is Monday through Friday, hours vary between 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Responsibilities
Uses organizational and unit 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 adapts treatment to special circumstances as evidenced by team feedback and documentation.
Wields essential skill competencies in selecting appropriate evaluation, using treatment modalities, equipment and protocols.
Performs re‑evaluations per department guidelines, adjusting the treatment plan accordingly. Evidenced by chart review.
Assumes responsibility for athletic training under the supervision of the referring physician. Manages patient 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 response, performance, and assessment status, meeting all regulatory documentation requirements (e.g., enabling other therapists to continue treatment, payment interpretation).
Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to patient level of understanding and motivation as evidenced by feedback.
Participates in committees, departmental 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, soliciting team input, engaging in open, honest conversation, being approachable, and acknowledging contributions.
Accepts constructive feedback and makes timely changes as evidenced by 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 responsibilities within established timelines (coverage notes, PTO/schedule change requests, bonus pay forms and follow‑up calls).
Contributes to departmental educational efforts (e.g., in‑services, journal clubs, new‑hire orientation, professional improvement). Minimum expectation: in‑service from continuing education course or leading an article review.
Acts as a clinical instructor to students, observers, interns.
Maintains department benchmarks and uses non‑billable time efficiently.
Shows willingness to flex schedule to meet patient care needs, attend quarterly staff meetings and department meetings outside normal hours.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in athletic training (if graduated after July 1, 2020), Bachelor’s degree (if graduated before July 1, 2020)
BLS from American Heart Association upon hire
BLS within 90 days of hire for cost centers 8619 and 8500
Licensed Athletic Trainer in the state of Illinois
Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position. However, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Wellness and Fitness Services; Hospitals and Health Care
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Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
The salary range for this position is $25.87 - $36.22 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement is guided by 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. Highlights include:
$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 Well‑Being Fund per year ($125 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
This is a full‑time position (40 hrs per week) traveling between Lake Forest, Grayslake, and Glenview locations, with occasional cross‑coverage in Gurnee and Evanston. Schedule is Monday through Friday, hours vary between 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Responsibilities
Uses organizational and unit 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 adapts treatment to special circumstances as evidenced by team feedback and documentation.
Wields essential skill competencies in selecting appropriate evaluation, using treatment modalities, equipment and protocols.
Performs re‑evaluations per department guidelines, adjusting the treatment plan accordingly. Evidenced by chart review.
Assumes responsibility for athletic training under the supervision of the referring physician. Manages patient 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 response, performance, and assessment status, meeting all regulatory documentation requirements (e.g., enabling other therapists to continue treatment, payment interpretation).
Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to patient level of understanding and motivation as evidenced by feedback.
Participates in committees, departmental 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, soliciting team input, engaging in open, honest conversation, being approachable, and acknowledging contributions.
Accepts constructive feedback and makes timely changes as evidenced by 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 responsibilities within established timelines (coverage notes, PTO/schedule change requests, bonus pay forms and follow‑up calls).
Contributes to departmental educational efforts (e.g., in‑services, journal clubs, new‑hire orientation, professional improvement). Minimum expectation: in‑service from continuing education course or leading an article review.
Acts as a clinical instructor to students, observers, interns.
Maintains department benchmarks and uses non‑billable time efficiently.
Shows willingness to flex schedule to meet patient care needs, attend quarterly staff meetings and department meetings outside normal hours.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in athletic training (if graduated after July 1, 2020), Bachelor’s degree (if graduated before July 1, 2020)
BLS from American Heart Association upon hire
BLS within 90 days of hire for cost centers 8619 and 8500
Licensed Athletic Trainer in the state of Illinois
Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position. However, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Wellness and Fitness Services; Hospitals and Health Care
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