Clinical Athletic Trainer 3

Current Employees:If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet.The University of MiamiUHealth Department of Ortho Sports Medicine is currently seeking a full time Clinic Athletic Trainer 3 to work in Coral Gables, FL. The Clinic Athletic Trainer 3 works as an athletic trainer in a physician practice. The athletic trainer has direct patient contact under the supervision of an attending physiciansurgeon for the evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology. The Clinical Athletic Trainer possesses the clinical evaluation and educational skills expected of an athletic trainer to effectively provide patient-centered care.CORE JOB FUNCTIONSThis athletic trainer serves as a key liaison for the practice of a senior attending surgeon or the practice of a satellite location. Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients with acute, chronic, or potential injuries and illnesses.Take a thorough history, including but not limited to: chief complaint, vitals, pain score, mechanism of injury, past medical history, and review of systems.Perform an appropriate physical examination, including but not limited to: range of motion testing, strengthmanual muscle testing, neurovascular and sensation testing, palpation, special and ligamentous testing, and functional testing. Present cases to attending physicians including any available imaging results.Accurately and appropriately transcribe, enter, andor execute standing orders at the direction of the supervising physician within the limits of the practice agreementscope of practice, including but not limited to: radiographs, MRIs, EMGs, CT scans, ultrasounds, physical therapy, injection procedures, braces, lab work, medication, and physician referrals.Provide patient education including answering questions and instructing on rehabilitation exercises.Fit patients with splints, crutches, braces, wraps, and other orthopaedic appliancesDMEs and educate on proper use. Provide proper information to bracing company for billing.Perform wound care, gait training, and casting application and removal. Remove sutures and provide dressing changes to post-operative patients.Aid the supervising physician in preparing for and administering injections including but not limited to timeouts, preparing and securing signatures on patient informed consents, and preparing plete procedure booking sheets prior to procedure at the attending's direction and serve as liaison between patient, attending, and procedure municate with patients, other staff, and providers regarding patient care and questions and document in electronic medical record.Assist attending physicians with paperwork for patients such as medical leave forms or workers compensation documentation. Assist physicians in developing criteria for appropriate patients and guide patient access representatives to schedule patients accordingly. Filter clinic schedules based on criteria.Assist physicians and clinic staff with filing charges, billing, and insurance authorizations including pre-authorization and retro-authorization and appeals as needed.Serve as a liaison and Preceptor, mentor, andor 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.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education:Bachelor's degree in relevant fieldCertification and Licensing:Certification in relevant specialty or fieldExperience:Minimum 3 years of relevant experienceKnowledge, Skills and Attitudes:Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.Ability to understand and follow instructions.Ability to process and handle confidential information with mitment to the University's core values.Department Specific FunctionsSchedules patient appointments, addsremovesedit appointment slots, and edits appointment notesAssists with clinic closures and reschedules by contacting patients and rescheduling appointmentsFacilitates referrals to and from assigned providersAnswers patient questions regarding surgery, post-operative recovery, and rehabilitation protocolsThis athletic trainer may be assigned to various locations and providers within the Department of Orthopaedics to assist with the care of patient.#ED-LI1The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - FemalesMinoritiesProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:H8

Created: 2025-03-05