Clinic Athletic Trainer 3

University of Miami-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Coral Gables, FL
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The Department of Sports Medicine is currently seeking a full time Clinic Athletic Trainer 3 to work in Coral Gables, FL. The Clinic Athletic Trainer 3 (H) works as an athletic trainer in a physician practice and may be assigned to various locations and providers within the Department of Orthopedics to assist with the care of patients. The Clinic Athletic Trainer 3 (H) has direct patient contact under the supervision of an attending surgeon for the evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology. The Clinic Athletic Trainer 3 (H) possesses the clinical evaluation and educational skills expected of an athletic trainer to effectively provide patient-centered care.

  • Serves as a key liaison for the practice of a senior attending surgeon.
  • Conducts comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients with acute, chronic, or potential injuries and illnesses.
  • Takes a thorough history, including but not limited to: chief complaint, vitals, pain score, mechanism of injury, past medical history, and review of systems.
  • Performs an appropriate physical examination, including but not limited to: range of motion testing, strength/manual muscle testing, neurovascular and sensation testing, palpation, special and ligamentous testing, and functional testing.
  • Presents cases to attending physicians including any available imaging results.
  • Transcribes, enters, and executes standing orders at the direction of the supervising physician within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice.
  • Provides patient education including answering questions and instructing on rehabilitation exercises.
  • Fits patients with splints, crutches, braces, wraps, and other orthopedic appliances/DMEs and educates on proper use.
  • Performs wound care, gait training, and casting application and removal.
  • Aids the supervising physician in preparing for and administering injections.
  • Completes surgical booking sheets before surgery at the attending surgeon's direction.
  • Communicates with patients, other staff, and providers regarding patient care and questions and document in the electronic medical record.
  • Assists attending physicians with paperwork for patients such as medical leave forms or worker's compensation documentation.
  • Assists physicians in developing criteria for appropriate patients and guides patient access representatives to schedule patients accordingly.
  • Assists physicians and clinic staff with filing charges, billing, and insurance authorizations.
  • Schedules patient appointments, adds/removes/edits appointment slots, and edits appointment notes.
  • Serves as a Preceptor, mentor, and/or supervisor for students observing, shadowing, and obtaining clinical experience in sports medicine.
  • Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
  • Certification in relevant specialty or field.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
  • Commitment to the University's core values.
  • Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
  • Competitive salaries.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
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