Athletic Trainer Clinical - Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University in St Louis • Chesterfield, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Assists with diagnoses, evaluations, treatments, rehabilitation, and prevention of pediatric and adolescent sports injuries. Promotes Pediatric Sports Medicine practice. Develops relationships with high school athletic trainers in St. Louis region, including participation in high school sporting coverage. Assists in coordinating outreach and education programs on pediatric and adolescent sports injuries including prevention programs. Develops teaching materials to support patients and their families with sports injuries. Assists Pediatric Sports Physician in the Operating Room. Assists in all aspects of the clinical care of pediatric and adolescent athletes – including diagnosis, preoperative education, surgery, postoperative follow-up and rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Athletic Trainers Certification (ATC) - National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Athletic Trainers Certification (ATC) from the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA).
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Clinical (2 Years)

Responsibilities

• Promotes Pediatric Sports Medicine practice.
• Develops relationships with high school athletic trainers in St. Louis region, including participation in high school sporting coverage.
• Assists in coordinating outreach and education programs on pediatric and adolescent sports injuries including prevention programs.
• Develops teaching materials to support patients and their families with sports injuries.
• Assists Pediatric Sports Physician in the Operating Room.
• Assists in all aspects of the clinical care of pediatric and adolescent athletes – including diagnosis, preoperative education, surgery, postoperative follow-up and rehabilitation.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level