Athletic Trainer Fellow

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

General Summary:

The Athletic Trainer Fellow position is a fellowship training position in the field of athletic training. The individual in this position is required to adhere to CAATE policies and procedures. The staff member under the supervision of the sports medicine coordinator/program director/athletic trainer can perform the following functions: prevention assessment treatment (including first aid) and recondition of injuries. The staff member will assist the sports medicine physician and other healthcare professionals within the orthopedic department at all Lurie Childrens locations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Functions as an effective member of the health care team by collaborating appropriately with families physicians other rehabilitation staff APPs nurses and others within the organization. Complies with the professional code of ethics / standards and abides by current state and federal laws.

• Under the supervision of the sports medicine coordinator/program director/athletic trainer demonstrates an ability to perform the following functions: prevention assessment interpretation of imaging treatment (including first aid) casting brace fitting and rehabilitation of injuries.

• Independently and safely covers assigned community outreach events for the Institute of Sports Medicine at multiple sites in Chicago and suburbs.

• Performs prescribed treatments and recommendations made by the physician and /or other healthcare professionals.

• Integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of neonatal infant toddler pre-school school-age adolescent and adult patients regarding their growth and development process.

• Participates in the Knee Injury Prevention Program (KIPP) and serves as an instructor with guidance from the Sports Medicine Coordinator as needed.

• Participates in related research activities.

• Identifies areas of growth and participates in quality improvement projects for the Institute for Sports Medicine.

• Supervises and instructs affiliating students while providing feedback to the physicians and healthcare professionals.

• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum of bachelors degree in health-related field with current NATA Board of Certification Inc. certification. Masters Degree preferred.

• Current ATC License in the State of Illinois.

• Proof of certification from the BOC.

• Certification in CPR from the American Heart Association by having completed the BLS AED Heartsaver Course.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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