ATHLETIC TRAINER, Student Health Services

Boston University • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Training Department in Boston University's Student Health Services is recruiting an athletic trainer to join their collaborative team of healthcare providers. This department provides athletic training services to students who participate in varsity sports, university-sponsored club sports, and Military Educations Reserve Officer Training Corps. The department is part of Student Health Services, which also includes Primary Care, Counseling & Psychiatric Services, Survivor Advocacy, Response & Prevention, and Health Promotion & Prevention. They share an electronic medical record among the departments. The Athletic Training Department includes a robust team of athletic trainers, a physician medical director, several team physicians, and dedicated administrative support. The department has a strong history of clinical education and serves as a clinical site for students completing CAATE-accredited professional athletic training programs, as well as for medical students and medical residents and fellows. Student Health Services is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all aspects of its work.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CAATE-accredited (or equivalent) professional athletic training program.
• Master's degree in athletic training or a related field.
• Certified and in good standing by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers.
• Licensed or license-eligible by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions by start date.
• 1-3 years of clinical practice experience.
• Satisfactory completion of Boston University background check.
• Compliance with Boston University Occupational Health vaccination requirements.
• Ability to lift, support, and move individuals and/or equipment weighing up to and in excess of 50 pounds, including during emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years of clinical practice experience.
• Advanced practice training via DAT, residency, fellowship, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide wellness promotion/education and injury/illness prevention.
• Provide patient care, including obtain health histories, evaluate, diagnose, and implement care plans to achieve the goals of individuals with health conditions.
• Use patient-rated outcomes, clinician-rated outcomes, and other metrics to measure the effectiveness of clinical practice.
• Create and maintain electronic medical records.
• Collaborate with, and refer to, other healthcare providers within our community.
• Provide medical coverage of home and away practices and competitions.
• Maintain knowledge of current medical research and leading practices in athletic training.
• Participate in education and mentoring of learners, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in the administration of department operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries that are at or above the average for nearly every comparable category of the NATA Salary Survey
• Outstanding benefits including vacation, retirement, health, dental, and vision plans
• Reimbursement for professional certification and licensure
• Annual professional development funding

What This Job Offers

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