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The Sports Medicine Ortho Department at the University of Miami is currently seeking a temporary Outreach Athletic Trainer to work in Coral Gables, FL. The 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:
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The Sports Medicine Ortho Department at the University of Miami is currently seeking a temporary Outreach Athletic Trainer to work in Coral Gables, FL. The 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:
Apply NowConduct 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.
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 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:
2 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 an outreach site(s) according to departmental need such as local schools and youth sport clubs. This athletic trainer may also be assigned to various locations and providers within the Department of Orthopaedics to assist with the care of patients in the clinic setting.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
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Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Temporary
Pay Grade:
c105
Person | Role |
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Eric Goldstein |
Sports Psychologist |
Vinny Scavo |
Senior Associate AD / Athletic Training |
Luis Feigenbaum |
Sr. Associate AD / Performance, Health and Wellness |
Adam Bennett |
Associate AD / Head Football Athletic Trainer |
Eric Renaghan |
Director / Sports Science |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Eric Goldstein |
Sports Psychologist |
Vinny Scavo |
Senior Associate AD / Athletic Training |
Luis Feigenbaum |
Sr. Associate AD / Performance, Health and Wellness |
Adam Bennett |
Associate AD / Head Football Athletic Trainer |
Eric Renaghan |
Director / Sports Science |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Eric Goldstein |
Sports Psychologist |
Luis Feigenbaum |
Sr. Associate AD / Performance, Health and Wellness |
Vinny Scavo |
Associate AD / Athletic Training |
Eric Renaghan |
Director / Sports Science |
Kyle Bellamy |
Assistant Director of Football Performance Nutrition |
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