Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
The School of Medicine – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a highly motivated, engaged, and committed Certified Athletic Trainer who is interested in joining a fast-paced, highly productive clinical team.
Our Orthopaedic service talent teams includes: Attending Physicians, Fellow/Resident Physicians, Extender Practitioners, Nurses, ATC/OTCs, Clinical Administrative Coordinators, Research Faculty, Research Technical Teams, and Students. Our providers have clinical locations in Columbia, Jefferson City, Boonville, Liberty, and Springfield. The ideal candidate will play an instrumental role in the success of sustaining our department’s mission: advance the clinical, research and teaching components of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Missouri.
This position will partner with departmental staff to support the overall culture and advancement of the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute and C3 Orthopaedics Initiative (Comprehensive, Cutting Edge, Caring Culture), which fosters a fast learning and continuously improving organization to further our mission.
We are looking for someone with the following characteristics, which complement our culture and work environment:
1. Highly engaged and described as proactive and self-determined.
2. Positive attitude, personable with a desire for close and collaborative working relationships.
3. Thrive in a fast-paced environment and who will be flexible and problem-solve in real time.
4. Highly organized who is detail-oriented.
Position overview:
- Provide clinical care within the scope of your license(s) and certification(s).
- Provide medical information, direct patient care, and emotional support to patients and families.
- Supervise patient flow, make scheduling decisions, and assist with patient questions.
- Accompany and assist physician with patient care management during patient clinic appointments. Collaborate with ancillary services and other health care professionals to ensure high quality of patient care.
- Triage patients: includes employing orthopaedic and general medical knowledge to acquire patient history, perform physical exam, take necessary measurements (i.e., grip strength, leg lengths) and use special testing to form a tentative assessment and present to supervising physician
- Obtain Orthopaedic Technologist Certification (OTC) in order to serve as first or second assist as needed on surgical cases.
- Organize and schedule all service line surgeries.
- Coordinate surgical needs between patients, operating room staff, physicians, and vendors to ensure all necessary components are in place for operative procedures.
- Render follow up care and services commensurate with education, experience and standard departmental office policy and protocol.
- Support physician’s research efforts: assist with the recruitment and evaluation of potential research subjects into clinical trials.
- Academic, teaching, research, and clinical care administrative support.
Salary Range: $48,900 - $77,042 annually
Grade: GGS - 9E
University Title: CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Monday thru Friday, flexibility required based on patient care needs.
A Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
In addition to the Online Application, please provide a Resume.
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/...
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After careful consideration of COVID-19 virus trends and the overwhelming evidence of COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness, the School of Medicine, along with MU Health Care, the Sinclair School of Nursing and the School of Health Professions, recently announced the decision to require COVID-19 vaccinations by Oct. 1, 2021, for all employees, unless granted a medical or religious exemption.
All new hires will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to your start date. If you would like to request a medical or religious exemption, you must do so upon acceptance of employment so our team has time to review prior to your scheduled start date. You will not be allowed to begin work until you have submitted proof of vaccination or received an approved medical or religious exemption.
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Person | Role |
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Ryan Russell |
Assistant AD / Executive Director of Athletic Performance |
Holly McKee |
Assistant Director of Athletics / Olympic Sports Nutrition |
Liz Stuart |
Assistant Director of Athletics / Director of Performance Nutrition |
Person | Role |
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Ryan Russell |
Assistant AD / Executive Director of Athletic Performance |
Liz Stuart |
Assistant Director of Athletics / Director of Performance Nutrition |
Person | Role |
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Liz Stuart |
Assistant AD for Performance Nutrition |
Ryan Russell |
Assistant AD / Executive Director of Athletic Performance |
Miranda McKinsey |
Director of Mental Performance & Student-Athlete Development |
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