Athletic Trainer - Outreach - University School of Milwaukee

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

About the role

The Athletic Trainer plays a key role within the Orthopedic Service Line, working closely with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to support pediatric and adolescent patients in clinic and the school-based community outreach settings. This role specifically focuses on medical event coverage, patient evaluation, development and communication of individualized care plans, care coordination with other healthcare providers and disciplines, and delivery of patient and family education in collaboration with our attending providers for the 6th - 12th graders at University School of Milwaukee. The Athletic Trainer practices within the Board of Certification domains—prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation—while applying experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training required; master’s degree preferred.
• Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers required.
• State of Wisconsin Athletic Training License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) required.
• Experience or interest in working with pediatric or adolescent patients preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse patient population and contribute to a culturally competent environment.
• Current CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

Skills

• Prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation within the Board of Certification domains.
• Development and communication of individualized care plans.
• Care coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare providers.
• Patient and family education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off.
• Free internal continuing education courses, and dedicated funding to support approved external continuing education.
• Dynamic, collaborative work environment with supportive clinical teams.
• Strong commitment to employee health and work-life balance.
• Mentorship from physicians and other established athletic trainers.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities within a leading pediatric health system.

Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council), BOC-Certified Athletic Trainer (Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer), License Athletic Trainer (State of Wisconsin), ORTHO-Orthopedic Technician (National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists, Inc.).