Athletic Trainer – Physician Extender

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking an Athletic Trainer for a part-time 0.80 FTE day shift. The role involves clinical assessments, care coordination, rehab instruction, and in-clinic procedures to support patient care.

Qualifications include an undergraduate degree in athletic training and NATA-BOC certification; a Master’s degree is preferred. The position emphasizes flexibility in schedules and strong patient care collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training is required.
• Master’s degree in healthcare, athletic training, education or business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical history and physical examinations.
• Assist in care coordination by placing orders for procedures and referrals.
• Provide rehabilitation exercises, instruction, and feedback to patients.
• Educate use and fitting of orthopedic durable medical equipment.
• Coordinate and review patient records and imaging for appointments.
• Assist with wound care, dressing changes, sutures and splints.
• Assist with in-clinic joint aspiration and wound culture preparation.

Skills

Athletic training

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Wound care

Education

Bachelor's in Athletic Training

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Work Schedule

Part-time, 0.80 FTE, day shift. Monday–Friday 7:30am–5:30pm. No weekend rotation required. Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Description

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 instruction, demonstration, and feedback on patient performance 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 the 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, including ordering appropriate labs, labeling specimen, and securing transportation of specimen to laboratory.

Benefits

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 State of WI. 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 required.
• Valid driver’s license for use in Wisconsin and current auto insurance required.
• Certification in specialty area of practice required.

Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We 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. UW Health’s policy is to create belonging for everyone.