Clinic Athletic Trainer 1

About the role

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Ortho Sports Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a full time Clinic Athletic Trainer 1 to work in Coral Gables, FL.

Core Job Functions

• Counsels patients on the importance of exercise and nutrition.
• Conducts comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients with acute, chronic, or potential injuries and illnesses.
• Takes a thorough history, including but not limited to: chief complaint, vitals, pain score, mechanism of injury, past medical history, and review of systems.
• Performs an appropriate physical examination, including but not limited to: range of motion testing, strength/manual muscle testing, neurovascular and sensation testing, palpation, special and ligamentous testing, and functional testing.
• Presents cases to attending physicians including any available imaging results.
• Transcribes, enters, and executes standing orders at the direction of the supervising physician within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice, including but not limited to: radiographs, MRIs, EMGs, CT scans, ultrasounds, physical therapy, injection procedures, braces, lab work, medication, and physician referrals.
• Provides patient education including answering questions and instructing on rehabilitation exercises.
• Fits patients with splints, crutches, braces, wraps, and other orthopedic appliances/DMEs and educates on proper use. Provides proper information to the bracing company for billing.
• Performs wound care, gait training, and casting application and removal.
• Removes sutures and provides dressing changes to post-operative patients.
• Aids the supervising physician in preparing for and administering injections including but not limited to timeouts, preparing, and securing signatures on patient informed consents, and preparing supplies.
• Communicates with patients, other staff, and providers regarding patient care and questions and document in the electronic medical record.
• Aids physicians and clinic staff with paperwork for patients such as medical leave forms or workers' compensation documentation.
• Aids in maintaining the orderly and professional appearance of the clinic and filters clinic schedules based on provider-specific criteria.
• Aids in assisting with filing charges, billing, and insurance authorizations and appeals as needed.

Qualifications

• CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Certification and Licensing: Active FL Athletic Trainer license, Board of Athletic Trainer Certification (BOC), BLS certification.
• Experience: No Experience Required.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes: Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion, ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others, commitment to the University’s core values, ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

• The Clinic Athletic Trainer 1 will complete a 13 month athletic training residency on site.

Department Specific Functions

• The Clinic Athletic Trainer 1 will complete a 13 month athletic training residency on site.

Pay

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Schedule

This is a Full-time Employee position.