Assistant Athletic Trainer

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

URS retirement plan

Accommodations for disabilities

Job summary

This is a clinical position, working alongside the surgeons, providers, and all other members of the Pediatric Orthopedic team as patients are seen in a clinical setting. This position will require you to travel to all current and future locations. We have locations in Salt Lake City, Lehi, Provo and Layton.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, one year of athletic trainer experience, and demonstrated effective communication are required. NATA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area; equivalency (one year of education can substitute for two years of related work experience)

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain medical history from patient/parents
• Apply casts and removal of cast
• Remove pins/sutures and post-operative dressings in clinic
• Scribe clinic notes in EMR with minimal errors
• Instruct patient on braces, boots, crutches, splints and other DME
• Order imaging exams
• Back-office tasks: answer calls, prepare charts, patient paperwork, post-op calls, scheduling
• Charting in EPIC

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

One year athletic trainer experience

NATA certification preferred

Job description

Details

Open Date

10/12/2026

Requisition Number

PRN46464B

Job Title

PS Assistant Athletic Trainer

Working Title

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Career Progression Track

E

FLSA Code

Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Yes

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday 8am-4:30pm

VP Area

U of U Health - Academics

Department

00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$63,835-$90,708 yearly salary

Close Date

11/12/2026

Job Summary

This is a clinical position, working alongside the surgeons, providers, and all other members of the Pediatric Orthopedic team as patients are seen in a clinical setting. This position will require you to travel to all current and future locations. We have locations in Salt Lake City, Lehi, Provo and Layton.

Responsibilities

Room patients and obtain all pertinent medical history from patient/parents. Apply custom casts as well as removal of cast. Removal of surgical pins, sutures and other post-operative dressings in clinic. Scribe clinic notes in EMR with minimal mistakes. Fit and instruct patient how to use braces, boots, crutches, splints and any other DME . Collect any pertinent medication information from EMR for future clinics. Order imaging exams. Back office working including, answer patients calls, preparing charts, patient paperwork, making post op calls, scheduling and coordinating patient appointments, obtain prior authorization, check in and out patients. Charting in EPIC .

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); one year of experience as an athletic trainer; and demonstrated effective communication and human relation skills. National Athletic Trainers Association (N.A.T.A.) certification preferred.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Preferences

Bachelor’s degree in a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); one year of experience as an athletic trainer; and demonstrated effective communication and human relation skills.

National Athletic Trainers Association (N.A.T.A.) certification preferred. This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements.

We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Type

Benefited Staff

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (‘URS’). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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