Per Diem Outreach Athletic Trainer
Apply locations: Coral Gables, FL
Time type: Part time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job requisition id: R100081859
The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Sports Medicine Ortho is currently seeking a per diem Outreach Athletic Trainer to work in Coral Gables, FL. The per diem Outreach Athletic Trainer possesses the clinical evaluation skills and education expected of a Certified Athletic Trainer to effectively provide patient-centered care. The incumbent provides athletic training services to patients in various settings and provides on-site event coverage as assigned. The incumbent has direct patient contact primarily for the evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology in the clinical setting and/or on the field.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS:
- 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, strength/manual muscle testing, neurovascular and sensation testing, palpation, special and ligamentous testing, and functional testing.
- Provide patient education including answering questions and instructing on rehabilitation exercises.
- Fit patients with splints, crutches, braces, wraps, and other orthopaedic appliances/DMEs and educate on proper use.
- Perform wound care, gait training, and casting application and removal.
- Document patient encounters and communicate with patients, other staff, and providers in electronic medical record.
- Serve as a Preceptor, mentor, and/or supervisor for students observing, shadowing, and obtaining clinical experience in sports medicine.
- Develop plans for providing athletic training services and carrying out event coverage.
- Develop comprehensive venue and event-specific emergency action plans.
- Establish working relationships with team and community physicians.
- Establish a working relationship with contacts such as coaches, athletic directors, school nurses, and other staff as applicable.
- Provide guidance to sports administrators, coaches, athletes, parents, and organizational groups regarding healthcare related topics.
- Monitor supply inventory of remote work locations; working with appropriate contacts to maintain supply inventory and order supplies/equipment as necessary.
- Maintain a functional and sanitary remote work location.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
Certification and Licensing: Must be BOC certified and possess state athletic training licensure, certification, or registration. NPI number required. American Heart Association BLS Certification also required.
Experience: 1 or more years of relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Applied knowledge: athletic trainers must have knowledge about a large range of medical problems. Assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be needed.
- Decision-making skills: ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
- Attention to detail: should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
- Interpersonal skills: ability to communicate effectively in high-stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.
- Must have the ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
Department Specific Functions
- This athletic trainer will be assigned to outreach sites/events according to departmental need such as local schools, youth sport clubs, and community events.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Job Status: Part time
Employee Type: Temporary-Intermittent
Pay Grade: A8
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
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