Athletic Trainer - USFTGP Neurosurgery

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Medical Group Inc in Tampa is seeking an Athletic Trainer for the USFTGP Neurosurgery team to support physicians, residents, and students in a collaborative clinic setting.

The role involves direct patient care, care coordination, education, and documentation, with BLS/AED responsibilities and participation in quality metrics. Full-time, on-site schedule with Monday–Friday availability in a hospital-based clinic.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of Athletic Training experience in a physician practice OR three (3) years in another setting.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures, patient assessment techniques, vital signs, and rehab services.
• Ability to document care and medical histories in the EMR system.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient care activities including vital signs, examinations, dressing changes, suture removal, basic lab work, and specimen collection.
• Provide BLS and use AED per policies and protocols.
• Assist providers and learners as a team member, escalating issues to the supervising clinician.
• Coordinate and schedule patient appointments and diagnostic testing to support continuity of care.
• Perform and bill patient visits including rehab and education services under physician direction.
• Review histories, update documentation, and notify providers of issues.
• Educate patients and review care plans to ensure adherence and understanding.
• Complete triage activities by routing messages and test results to providers.
• Maintain patient safety and experience by following standards and quality metrics.
• Perform clinic-based and specialty procedures as directed to support efficient care.

Skills

Clinical procedures

Vital signs

Patient education

Documentation

Team communication

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Exercise Science

Bachelor’s Degree Sports Medicine

Bachelor’s Degree Related Field

Job description

Job Description - Athletic Trainer - USFTGP Neurosurgery (26000415)

Job Description

Athletic Trainer - USFTGP Neurosurgery - (26000415)

Description

The Clinical Athletic Trainer works under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician and reports to the Clinical Manager. This role provides clinical, clerical, and organizational support to physicians, providers, residents, and medical students using a team‑based approach to patient care. The Athletic Trainer assists with direct patient care activities, coordinates appointments and diagnostic testing, manages medical documentation, and performs specialty and rehabilitative procedures as directed. The position promotes a safe, efficient, and positive patient experience while supporting clinic quality metrics, patient education, and continuity of care.

What you will do

• Perform and document patient care activities including vital signs, assistance with physical examinations, dressing changes, suture removal, basic lab procedures, and specimen collection.
• Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) and use Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in accordance with emergency clinical policies and protocols.
• Assist providers, residents, and medical students as a clinical healthcare team member, escalating abnormalities or concerns to the supervising provider as necessary.
• Coordinate and schedule patient appointments, diagnostic testing, and follow‑up care to support continuity of services.
• Perform, document, and bill patient visits, including rehabilitation and patient education services, under the direction of the physician.
• Review patient medical histories, document updates or changes, and notify providers of identified issues or concerns.
• Provide patient education and review plans of care when protocols are in place to support understanding and adherence.
• Complete triage activities, including reviewing electronic messages, test results, and routing information to providers for further care coordination.
• Maintain patient safety and overall patient experience by following clinical standards, emergency procedures, and quality metrics.
• Perform clinic‑based and specialty procedures as determined by and under the supervision of the provider to support efficient patient care.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Exercise Science
• Bachelor’s Degree Sports Medicine
• Bachelor’s Degree Related Field

Licenses and Certifications

• Athletic Trainer
• Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)

Experience Qualifications

• One (1) year of Athletic Training experience in a physician practice OR three (3) years of Athletic Training experience in a traditional or other setting.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical procedures, patient assessment techniques, vital signs, basic laboratory procedures, and rehabilitative services applicable to outpatient care.
• Ability to provide safe, patient‑centered care while adhering to emergency protocols, infection control standards, and clinical policies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, providers, and clinical staff to support education, coordination, and care delivery.
• Ability to accurately document patient care, medical histories, procedures, and visit information within the medical record system.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks including appointment scheduling, diagnostic testing coordination, triage messages, and workflow support.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team while conveying a professional and positive image of the organization.

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

USF Health Morsani Center AHC 13330 USF Laurel Dr. Tampa 33612

Job

Rehabilitative Services

Organization

Academic Medical Group Inc

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site