Athletic Trainer - Physician Extender

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking an Athletic Trainer – Physician Extender for a part-time 0.8 FTE, day shift. Responsibilities include patient history and exams, care coordination, rehabilitation instruction, and use of orthopedic devices to improve patient comfort.

The role requires WI licensure and BOC certification, with preferred master’s degree and 3 years’ experience. Hours are 7:30am–5:30pm on weekdays with no weekend rotation; benefits include health/dental, PTO, retirement plans,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Athletic Training – Required.
• Master's Degree in healthcare, athletic training, education or business – Preferred.
• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification – Required
• Licensed Athletic Trainer in the State of WI – Required
• Valid driver's license for use in Wisconsin and current auto insurance – Required
• Certification in specialty area of practice – Required
• 3 years of experience as an Athletic Trainer in the applicable setting – Preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform appropriate medical history and physical examination on patients.
• Assist in care coordination by placing orders for surgical case requests, diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology procedures, and other referrals under the direction of the attending provider.
• Provide initial rehabilitation exercises and the instruction, demonstration, and feedback on patient performance of the exercises as directed by the attending physician.
• Application, adjustment, and education of appropriate use of orthopedic durable medical equipment such as crutches, braces, and splints to provide optimized comfort for patient.
• Coordinate and review internal and external patient medical records and imaging prior to appointment to ensure optimal patient care and clinic efficiency.
• Assist or perform patient care procedures including, but not limited to, wound care, dressing changes, suture and splint removal.
• Assist with in-clinic joint aspiration and wound culture preparation which includes ordering appropriate labs, labeling specimen, and securing transportation of specimen to laboratory.

Job description

Work Schedule

Part-time, .80 FTE, day shift. Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:30am - 5:30pm, no weekend rotation required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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Athletic Trainer - Physician Extender

to:

• Perform appropriate medical history and physical examination on patients.
• Assist in care coordination by placing orders for surgical case requests, diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology procedures, and other referrals under the direction of the attending provider.
• Provide initial rehabilitation exercises and the instruction, demonstration, and feedback on patient performance of the exercises as directed by the attending physician.
• Application, adjustment, and education of appropriate use of orthopedic durable medical equipment such as crutches, braces, and splints to provide optimized comfort for patient.
• Coordinate and review internal and external patient medical records and imaging prior to appointment to ensure optimal patient care and clinic efficiency.
• Assist or perform patient care procedures including, but not limited to, wound care, dressing changes, suture and splint removal.
• Assist with in-clinic joint aspiration and wound culture preparation which includes ordering appropriate labs, labeling specimen, and securing transportation of specimen to laboratory.

At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility – UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Educational Background

• Undergraduate Degree in Athletic Training – Required
• Master's Degree in healthcare, athletic training, education or business – Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years of experience as an Athletic Trainer in the applicable setting – Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification – Required
• Licensed Athletic Trainer in the State of WI – Required (UW Health may allow a one‑month grace period to obtain license in extenuating circumstances. No patient care will be performed within the grace period.)
• Valid driver's license for use in Wisconsin and current auto insurance – Required
• Certification in specialty area of practice – Required

Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.