Athletic Trainer-Certified - Sports Medicine

Overview

Position Description

Schedule:

Monday-Friday Day Shift

Location:

UAB Highlands, Sports Medicine

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

The Athletic Trainer has responsibilities in the UAB Orthopedic clinic and UAB Sport Medicine clinic. This position will provide athletic training services for the UAB Orthopedic clinic and UAB Sport Medicine clinic under the direction of a designated physician. The Athletic Trainer has direct patient contact primarily for the evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology consistent with the scope and practice of athletic training clinical competencies as defined by the Board of Certification and the State of Alabama Athletic Training Affiliated Credentialing Board.

This position will perform many of the outlined tasks with minimal or no supervision in the clinical setting and in the field. Patients include pediatric through geriatric populations in the clinical setting. This position has access to and knowledge of confidential medical information regarding patients{ } medical history; access to this information is crucial in the evaluation and treatment of patients and athletes.

The ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds is required.

Required: Master’s Degree in Athletic Training, Physical or Health Education, Exercise Physiology, or a related field, and two (2) years’ experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer in an Outreach, Rehab, or Physician Practice setting. Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years’ experience may substitute for Master’s degree

Preferred: Experience as an Athletic Trainer in the Physician Practice setting

Currently certified as an Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC). Must obtain licensure for Athletic Training by the State of Alabama upon hire. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within thirty (30) days of employment.

• Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief;
  
  (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way;
  
  and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer s perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.