Athletic Trainer, Coordinator

University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the subject matter expert for the clinic and orthopaedic department in assigned specialty. Those specialties include and are not limited to: Epic Systems Mastery, Athletic Trainer Onboarding and Training, and Quality, CEU Development, and Sports Partners support. This position also encompasses the essential functions as the Athletic Trainer, Advanced. The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Requirements

Master's degree in a related field or equivalent.
Current licensure to practice as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Utah.
Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics (BCS-O)
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and effective communication skills.
Demonstrate excellent critical thinking skills, the ability to work independently, and effective time management.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain professional attitude towards patients and an excellent and collegial working relationship with all coworkers within the department.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an athletic trainer in a university outpatient orthopaedic clinic setting.
Completion of an Athletic Training Fellowship/Residency or three years of outpatient clinic experience in an orthopaedic practice as an athletic trainer.

Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for athletic trainer onboarding and training.
Participate in athletic trainer interviews and selection.
Develop and maintain onboarding, training program and materials for athletic trainers.
Mentor Clinic Athletic Trainers.
Set Athletic Training yearly goals.
Super user and expert in Epic for the clinic.
Assists with orienting staff to Epic and providing training and information on system upgrades.
Assists providers, residents and fellows with Epic optimization.
Responsible for CEU development.
Support quality initiatives throughout the clinic.
Assist the field Manager in coordinating high school, collegiate, and professional coverage when needed.
Liaison between University of Utah Athletic Trainer program and the University of Utah Orthopaedic Clinic.
Coordinates/tracks Athletic Trainer outreach hours.
Work closely with leadership to ensure culture.
Participate in leadership meetings and tasks when applicable.
Other duties as assigned.
All Essential Functions as laid out in the Athletic Trainer, Advanced job description.