Athletic Training Resident

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The UW Health Sports Medicine program offers a 12-month Athletic Training Residency that is designed to prepare you to be a complete and versatile health care provider with an emphasis in orthopedics. The UW Health Sports Medicine Athletic Training Residency Program is accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Two athletic training residents will be accepted for the 2026 UW Health Athletic Training Residency Program. You will be provided with rotation-specific competencies and objectives required to meet throughout the course of the residency experience. Clinical responsibilities include: Primary Care Sports Medicine Rotation Knee and Shoulder Surgical Rotation Hip Preservation Rotation Foot and Ankle Rotation Pediatric Orthopedics Rotation In addition to the clinical rotations, you will be an active participant in learning in the following areas: Musculoskeletal Radiology Outpatient Surgery Operating Room Friday Morning Sports Medicine Conference UW Health Athletic Training Education Forum Learn more about the Athletic Training Residency at UW Health Application deadline: February 20, 2026

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited Athletic Training Education Program Required
• Master's Degree in Athletic Training or healthcare related field Preferred
• 1 year of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer in any sports medicine or orthopedic setting Required
• 2 years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer in any sports medicine or orthopedic setting Preferred
• 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
• CPR Certification Required
• NPI Number Required

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Athletic Training or healthcare related field Preferred
• 2 years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer in any sports medicine or orthopedic setting Preferred

Responsibilities

• Primary Care Sports Medicine Rotation
• Knee and Shoulder Surgical Rotation
• Hip Preservation Rotation
• Foot and Ankle Rotation
• Pediatric Orthopedics Rotation
• Musculoskeletal Radiology
• Outpatient Surgery
• Operating Room
• Friday Morning Sports Medicine Conference
• UW Health Athletic Training Education Forum

Benefits

• Employee in Training Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees