Athletic Trainer – Physician Extender

UW Health • Madison, WI

6d • $27 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing medical history and physical examinations, assisting in care coordination by placing orders for various medical requests and referrals under the direction of an attending provider. The role also includes providing initial rehabilitation exercises, educating patients on the use of orthopedic durable medical equipment, coordinating and reviewing patient medical records and imaging, assisting with patient care procedures like wound care and dressing changes, and supporting in-clinic procedures such as joint aspiration and wound culture preparation.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree in Athletic Training Required
• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification Required
• Licensed Athletic Trainer in State of WI. UW Health may allow a one-month grace period to obtain license in extenuating circumstances. No patient care will be performed within the grace period Required
• Outreach - Valid driver’s license for use in Wisconsin and current auto insurance Required
• Certification in specialty area of practice Required

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in healthcare, athletic training, education or business Preferred
• 3 years of experience as an Athletic Trainer in the applicable setting Preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform appropriate medical history and physical examination on patients.
• Assist in care coordination by placing orders for surgical case requests, diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology procedures, and other referrals under the direction of the attending provider.
• Provide initial rehabilitation exercises and the instruction, demonstration, and feedback on patient performance of the exercises as directed by the attending physician.
• Application, adjustment, and education of appropriate use of orthopedic durable medical equipment such as crutches, braces, and splints to provide optimized comfort for patient.
• Coordinate and review internal and external patient medical records and imaging prior to appointment to ensure optimal patient care and clinic efficiency.
• Assist or perform patient care procedures including, but not limited to, wound care, dressing changes, suture and splint removal.
• Assist with in-clinic joint aspiration and wound culture preparation which includes ordering appropriate labs, labeling specimen, and securing transportation of specimen to laboratory.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level