Clinical Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine
About The Position
The Clinical Athletic Trainer supports patient care in an ambulatory setting within UVA Health's Sports Medicine team. The role includes conducting clinical assessments, coordinating care, assisting with treatment plans, delivering patient education, and collaborating with providers to ensure efficient clinical operations. Athletic Trainers are expected to exercise sound clinical judgment, prioritize patient safety, communicate effectively, advocate for patients, and maintain professional and ethical standards. Working in a physician-led clinical environment, the Clinical Athletic Trainer partners with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to provide orthopedic and sports medicine care. The position offers the opportunity to use athletic training expertise across the treatment journey, participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, and develop clinical knowledge in evidence-based sports medicine and orthopedic care. The role requires a bachelor's or master's degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, or a comparable field; at least one year of Athletic Training experience; Board of Certification (BOC) Athletic Trainer certification; Virginia licensure as an Athletic Trainer; and BLS certification. Physical demands include prolonged standing, frequent bending, stooping and traveling, and the ability to lift, push, or pull 20–35 pounds. The position may involve exposure to chemicals, blood and body fluids, and infectious diseases. The hourly pay range is $23.76–$38.02, with individual compensation based on qualifications, experience, and/or education.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of Athletic Training experience.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, or a comparable field.
- Athletic Trainer Certification by the Board of Certification (BOC).
- Licensed Athletic Trainer by the Virginia Department of Health Professionals.
- BLS certification.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods and frequently bend, stoop, and travel.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull 20–35 pounds.
- Ability to work in an environment that may involve exposure to chemicals, blood and body fluids, and infectious diseases.
Responsibilities
- Promote injury and illness prevention through patient education and wellness initiatives.
- Assess environmental and clinical factors that may affect patient health and recovery.
- Support age-appropriate interventions based on provider-directed plans of care.
- Encourage patient engagement and health literacy through education and counseling.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and physical examinations.
- Collect clinical histories and complete intake documentation.
- Use clinical reasoning to support individualized care planning.
- Collaborate with supervising physicians to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
- Participate in emergency response and escalation processes when necessary.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support timely, coordinated patient care.
- Provide triage support based on clinical assessment and evaluation findings.
- Apply evidence-based rehabilitation principles and therapeutic interventions.
- Educate patients on therapeutic exercises, modalities, and treatment plans.
- Assist with rehabilitation and recovery activities.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient education and wound care.
- Support providers during examinations and minor procedures.
- Maintain compliance with professional standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure accurate documentation and continuity of care.
- Support equipment and supply management.
- Uphold infection prevention and patient safety practices.
- Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and ethical conduct.
- Communicate effectively with providers, patients, and care team members.
- Demonstrate initiative, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making.
- Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams while functioning independently.
- Adapt to evolving clinical needs and assume additional responsibilities as appropriate.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Retirement savings.
- Long-term and short-term disability.
- Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts.
- Certification and education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
