Sports Med Ath Trainer III HX

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking an Athletic Trainer based at the Orthopaedic Institute on the Mission Bay Campus to provide clinical physician support, on-site athletic training services, and administrative assistance for projects and events.

The role includes patient rooming and intake support, post-operative education, and collaboration with physicians and school-based staff to deliver sports medicine care to high school athletes; strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Thorough knowledge of athletic injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology relevant to job responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills to interact with a diverse patient population.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to provide first responder care at athletic events.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day clinic operations and patient intake.
• Provide physician support through patient education and post-operative procedures.
• Room patients and retrieve necessary records for visits.
• Support on-site athletic training services for high school athletes during events.
• Contribute to department projects and event coverage as needed.

Skills

Athletic training knowledge

Collaborative team player

Communication skills

Patient education

First responder care

Time management

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Event coverage

Clinical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

The Athletic Trainer (AT) will work primary out of the Orthopaedic Institute on the Mission Bay Campus of UCSF. The position entails a clinical component of physician support, an outreach component of on-site athletic training services, and an administrative component of assisting with projects and events.

Job Description

The Athletic Trainer (AT) will work primary out of the Orthopaedic Institute on the Mission Bay Campus of UCSF. The position entails a clinical component of physician support, an outreach component of on-site athletic training services, and an administrative component of assisting with projects and events.

Clinically, the employee will spend time in a specialty clinic assisting with the day-to-day operations. The AT will be asked to room patients, assist in the patient intake process, and pull up any necessary records relevant to the patient visit. The AT will also provide physician support by assisting with patient education and post-operative procedures as requested. Other responsibilities include assisting with the daily administration of clinic duties, and other tasks as assigned.

Outreach for the AT consists of providing on-site care for high school athletes. They will work independently as assigned, or in collaboration with Staff Athletic Trainers, attending physicians, and other staff in delivering sports medicine services for patients and athletes. They will be expected to establish or continue to facilitate a working relationship with the assigned school in delivering athletic training services to the athletes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing on-site sports medicine care, sport event coverage, athlete health and safety education, and additional administrative duties.

Administratively, the AT will be asked to assist with program and department projects and events. Our AT's provide administrative and planning support for various high schools screening exams as well as support for educational conferences and community event coverage.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UCSF provides expert treatment for all aspects of musculoskeletal injuries including inpatient and outpatient surgical care, rehabilitation, and orthotics and prosthetics. Our physicians have specific training and experience in a broad range of orthopaedic specialties such as sports medicine, trauma, replacement, pediatrics, oncology, spine, shoulder and elbow, foot and ankle, and hand. The Department is internationally recognized for its work in patient care, education, and research. Our basic and translational research programs focus on cartilage and disc regeneration, fracture healing, molecular and stem cell biology, bioengineering, and musculoskeletal development.

Qualifications

Qualifications, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Thorough knowledge of athletic injury prevention and the administration of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner as a member of multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology appropriate to job responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills to interact with a diverse patient population.
• Strong familiarity of all Microsoft Office programs.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to provide first responder care at athletic events.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters involving athletic injures and treatments
• Demonstration of recent experience with sports medicine/event coverage/first responder care of the high school athlete or beyond.
• Two (2) years’ education and/or experience in the athletic training field

Preferred Licensure

• Current and in good standing Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) with the Board of Certification, Inc.
• AHA BLS / CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in related field
• Strong manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.
• For positions associated with Sports Medicine, must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times, avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.
• Previous experience working in a clinical setting with physicians and office assistants.

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html