Clinic Athletic Trainer 3

University of Miami•Doral, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami UHealth Department of Sports Medicine is seeking a full-time Clinic Athletic Trainer 3 to work in Doral, Florida. The role provides athletic training services in a physician practice, with direct patient contact under the supervision of an attending physician or surgeon. The trainer evaluates and helps treat medical and musculoskeletal conditions and provides patient-centered care through clinical assessment, education, and coordination with providers and staff. The trainer serves as a key liaison for an attending surgeon’s practice or a satellite location and may work at different locations and with providers within the Department of Orthopaedics. The position also supports students observing or obtaining clinical experience in sports medicine. The duties listed describe the general nature of the role and may vary according to departmental needs; other consistent duties may be assigned. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition remission. UHealth is an academic medical center serving South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean through patient care, research, and medical education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Florida athletic licensure.
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to collaborate with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key liaison for an attending surgeon’s practice or a satellite location, potentially working across locations and providers within the Department of Orthopaedics.
Conduct comprehensive or episodic health histories and physical assessments for patients with acute, chronic, or potential injuries and illnesses.
Obtain patient histories, including chief complaint, vital signs, pain score, injury mechanism, medical history, and review of systems.
Perform physical examinations, including range-of-motion, strength, neurovascular, sensation, palpation, special and ligamentous, and functional testing.
Present cases and available imaging results to attending physicians.
Transcribe, enter, or execute physician-directed standing orders within the practice agreement and scope of practice, including orders for imaging, therapy, procedures, braces, laboratory work, medication, and referrals.
Educate patients, answer questions, and provide instruction on rehabilitation exercises.
Fit patients with orthopaedic appliances and durable medical equipment, educate them on proper use, and provide bracing-company information for billing.
Perform wound care, gait training, and casting application and removal; remove sutures and change dressings for post-operative patients.
Assist supervising physicians with injections, including timeouts, informed-consent preparation and signatures, and supply preparation.
Complete procedure booking sheets at the attending physician’s direction and liaise among patients, attendings, and procedure coordinators.
Communicate with patients, staff, and providers about care and questions, and document in the electronic medical record.
Assist physicians with patient paperwork, including medical leave forms and workers’ compensation documentation.
Help physicians develop patient criteria and guide patient access representatives in scheduling; filter clinic schedules according to criteria.
Assist physicians and clinic staff with charges, billing, and insurance authorizations, including pre-authorization, retro-authorization, and appeals.
Schedule patient appointments; add, remove, or edit appointment slots and appointment notes.
Assist with clinic closures and rescheduling by contacting patients and arranging new appointments.
Answer patient questions about surgery, post-operative recovery, and rehabilitation protocols.
Facilitate referrals to and from assigned providers.
Serve as a liaison and as a preceptor, mentor, and/or supervisor for students observing, shadowing, or obtaining clinical experience in sports medicine.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.