Outreach Athletic Trainer

Position: Outreach Athletic Trainer 2
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** If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click  to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Sports Medicine is currently seeking a full time Outreach Athletic Trainer 2 to work in Coral Gables, FL.

The Outreach Athletic Trainer 2 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 as the assistant or head athletic trainer 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
*** Conducts comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients with acute, chronic, or potential injuries and illnesses.
* Takes a thorough history, including but not limited to: chief complaint, vitals, pain score, mechanism of injury, past medical history, and review of systems.
* Performs 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.
* Reviews Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Forms, per FHSAA or organizational guidelines, and updates electronic record keeping system with clearance or facilitate referral for clearance.
* Performs and documents baseline testing per organization’s requirements such as concussion.
* Provides patient education including answering questions and instructing on rehabilitation exercises.
* Fits patients with splints, crutches, braces, wraps, and other orthopedic appliances/DMEs and educate on proper use.
* Performs wound care, gait training, and splinting application and removal.
* Documents patient encounters and communicates with patients, other staff, and providers in electronic medical record.
* Serves as a Preceptor, mentor, and/or supervisor for students observing, shadowing, and obtaining clinical experience in sports medicine.
* Develops plans for providing athletic training services and carrying out event coverage.
* Develops comprehensive venue and event-specific emergency action plans.
* Establishes working relationships with team and community physicians.
* Establishes a working relationship with contacts such as coaches, athletic directors, school nurses, and other staff as applicable.
* Provides guidance to sports administrators, coaches, athletes, parents, and organizational groups regarding healthcare related topics.
* Monitors supply inventory of remote work locations; working with appropriate contacts to maintain supply inventory and order supplies/equipment as necessary.
* Maintains a functional and sanitary remote work location.
* Communicates medical support staff coverage needs to Outreach Coordinator/Supervisor.
* Collaborates and executes marketing initiatives with Outreach Coordinator/Supervisor.
*** 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
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* Education:

** Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
** Certification and Licensing:
** Certification in relevant specialty or field
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* Experience:

** Minimum 2 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…