Clinic Athletic Trainer 3 - UHealth SoLé Mia

University of Miami; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Clinic Athletic Trainer to join their dynamic team in North Miami. This exciting role involves direct patient contact, where you'll evaluate and treat a variety of medical and musculoskeletal conditions. You will work closely with an attending physician, providing comprehensive care and support to patients. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a collaborative environment while contributing to high-quality patient care. If you are passionate about sports medicine and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Remission

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Certification in relevant specialty is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health history and physical assessments of patients.
• Assist physicians with patient care and documentation.
• Provide patient education and rehabilitation instructions.

Skills

Patient Care

Physical Assessment

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Relationships

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field

Job description

Clinic Athletic Trainer 3 - UHealth/SoLé Mia

Apply locations

North Miami, FL

time type Full time

posted on Posted 19 Days Ago

job requisition id R100085232

The University of Miami UHealth at SoLé Mia opening September 2025, will bring high-quality academic medicine to North Miami, Aventura, and surrounding communities. Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties, including NCI–designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoLé Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UHealth’s nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs. The University of Miami UHealth – Orthopedics, Sports Medicine at SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for a Clinic Athletic Trainer 3.

The Clinic Athletic Trainer 3 works as an athletic trainer in a physician practice. The athletic trainer has direct patient contact under the supervision of an attending physician/surgeon for the evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology. The Clinical Athletic Trainer possesses the clinical evaluation and educational skills expected of an athletic trainer to effectively provide patient-centered care.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• This athletic trainer serves as a key liaison for the practice of an attending surgeon or the practice of a satellite location.
• This athletic trainer may be assigned to various locations and providers within the Department of Orthopaedics to assist with the care of patients.
• Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients with acute, chronic, or potential injuries and illnesses.
• Take a thorough history, including but not limited to: chief complaint, vitals, pain score, mechanism of injury, past medical history, and review of systems.
• Perform 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.
• Present cases to attending physicians including any available imaging results.
• Accurately and appropriately transcribe, enter, and/or execute 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.
• Provide patient education including answering questions and instructing on rehabilitation exercises.
• Fit patients with splints, crutches, braces, wraps, and other orthopaedic appliances/DMEs and educate on proper use. Provide proper information to bracing company for billing.
• Perform wound care, gait training, and casting application and removal.
• Remove sutures and provide dressing changes to post-operative patients.
• Aid 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.
• Complete procedure booking sheets prior to procedure at the attending’s direction and serve as liaison between patient, attending, and procedure coordinator.
• Communicate with patients, other staff, and providers regarding patient care and questions and document in electronic medical record.
• Assist attending physicians with paperwork for patients such as medical leave forms or workers compensation documentation.
• Assist physicians in developing criteria for appropriate patients and guide patient access representatives to schedule patients accordingly. Filter clinic schedules based on criteria.
• Assist physicians and clinic staff with filing charges, billing, and insurance authorizations including pre-authorization and retro-authorization and appeals as needed.
• Schedules patient appointments, adds/removes/edit appointment slots, and edits appointment notes.
• Assists with clinic closures and reschedules by contacting patients and rescheduling appointments.
• Answers patient questions regarding surgery, post-operative recovery, and rehabilitation protocols.
• Facilitates referrals to and from assigned providers.
• Serve as a liaison and Preceptor, mentor, and/or supervisor for students observing, shadowing, and obtaining clinical experience in sports medicine.

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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Certification in relevant specialty or field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.

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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff

Pay Grade: H8