Clinic Athletic Trainer 3

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami UHealth Department of Sports Medicine is hiring a full-time Clinic Athletic Trainer 3 in Doral, Florida. This athletic trainer works in a physician practice and provides direct patient care under the supervision of an attending physician or surgeon. The role involves evaluating and treating medical and musculoskeletal conditions while delivering patient-centered care. The athletic trainer may serve as a key liaison for an attending surgeon’s practice or a satellite location and may work with various locations and providers in the Department of Orthopaedics. The position also serves as a liaison and preceptor, mentor, and/or supervisor for students observing or gaining clinical experience in sports medicine. Duties may vary according to departmental needs, and other related responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Florida Athletic Licensure.
BLS certification.
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.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive or episodic health histories and physical assessments for patients with acute, chronic, or potential injuries and illnesses.
Collect 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, 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, physical 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 companies with information for billing.
Perform wound care, gait training, and casting application and removal.
Remove sutures and change dressings for postoperative patients.
Assist supervising physicians with injection preparation and administration, including timeouts, informed consents, and supplies.
Complete procedure booking sheets at the attending physician’s direction and coordinate communication among patients, attendings, and procedure coordinators.
Communicate with patients, staff, and providers about patient care and document in the electronic medical record.
Assist physicians with patient paperwork, including medical leave forms and workers’ compensation documentation.
Help physicians develop patient-appropriateness criteria, guide patient access representatives in scheduling, and filter clinic schedules according to criteria.
Assist physicians and clinic staff with charges, billing, insurance authorizations, and appeals.
Schedule patient appointments, manage appointment slots, and edit appointment notes.
Assist with clinic closures and rescheduling by contacting patients and arranging new appointments.
Answer patient questions about surgery, postoperative recovery, and rehabilitation protocols.
Facilitate referrals to and from assigned providers.
Serve as a liaison and preceptor, mentor, and/or supervisor for students observing, shadowing, and obtaining clinical experience in sports medicine.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.