Athletic Trainer Clinical - Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis • Chesterfield, MO

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About The Position

Assist with diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of pediatric and adolescent sports injuries.

Job Description Primary Duties & 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.

Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment Requires extensive safety training Exposure to blood-borne pathogens Patient care setting Direct patient care setting Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table Typically standing or walking Typically bending, crouching, stooping Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less) Equipment Office equipment Clinical/diagnostic equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

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
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• 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
• Minimum of two years of experience (clinical experience encouraged).
• Eligible for Missouri State Registration.
• 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.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a 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!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU 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