Clinic Athletic Trainer 1 (H)

University of Miami; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Orthopedics seeks a full-time Clinic Athletic Trainer 1 to join the UHealth SoLe Mia Medical Center in Aventura, FL. The role provides patient-centered care under physician supervision and involves evaluation, treatment and coordination of care for orthopedic patients.

Responsibilities include history taking, physical examinations, order execution under supervision, patient education, and care coordination with physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Athletic Trainer License and BLS certification required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients with injuries.
• Performs physical examinations including ROM, strength testing, neurovascular and sensation testing.
• Transcribes and executes standing orders under physician supervision (imaging, PT, injections, braces, etc.).
• Provides patient education and rehabilitation guidance.
• Fits patients with splints, crutches, braces and other orthopedic devices; assists with billing documentation.
• Assists in surgical prep, booking and liaison among patient, surgeon and staff.
• Maintains clinic organization, processes billing and insurance authorizations as needed.

Skills

Confidentiality

Leadership

Team collaboration

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Athletic Trainer License

BLS

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Orthopedics has an exciting opportunity for a full time Clinic Athletic Trainer 1 to work at the UHealth SoLe Mia Medical Center in Aventura, FL. The Clinic Athletic Trainer 1 (H) works as an athletic trainer in a physician practice and may be assigned to various locations and providers within the Department of Orthopedics to assist with the care of patients. The Clinic Athletic Trainer 1 (H) has direct patient contact under the supervision of attending physicians to evaluate and treat medical and musculoskeletal pathology. The incumbent possesses the clinical evaluation and educational skills expected of an athletic trainer to provide patient-centered care effectively.

Core Job Functions

• 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.
• Appropriately 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.
• Completes surgical booking sheets before surgery at the attending surgeon’s direction and serves as liaison between patient, surgeon, and surgical coordinator.
• Communicates with patients, other staff, and providers regarding patient care and questions and document in the electronic medical record.
• Assists attending physicians with paperwork for patients such as medical leave forms or workers' compensation documentation.
• Assists in maintaining the orderly and professional appearance of the clinic and filters clinic schedules based on provider-specific criteria.
• Assists physicians and clinic staff with filing charges, billing, and insurance authorizations and appeals as needed.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Athletic Trainer License, BLS

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.

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

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff