Clinic Athletic Trainer 1 - UHealth SoLé Mia
Clinic Athletic Trainer 1 - UHealth SoLé Mia
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The University of Miami UHealth at SoL Mia opening September 2025 will bring high-quality academic medicine to North Miami Aventura and surrounding communities.
Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties including NCIdesignated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute the number one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoL Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UHealths nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs.
The University of Miami UHealth Orthopedic Sports Medicine
at SoL Mia has an exciting opportunity for a Clinic Athletic Trainer 1.
The Clinic Athletic Trainer 1 (H) works as an athletic trainer in a physician practice and may be assigned to various locations and providers within the Department of Orthopedics to assist with the care of patients. The Clinic Athletic Trainer 1 (H) has direct patient contact under the supervision of attending physicians to evaluate and treat medical and musculoskeletal pathology. The incumbent possesses the clinical evaluation and educational skills expected of an athletic trainer to provide patient-centered care effectively.
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.
Presents cases to attending physicians including any available imaging results.
Appropriately transcribes enters and executes standing orders at the direction of the supervising physician within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice including but not limited to: radiographs MRIs EMGs CT scans ultrasounds physical therapy injection procedures braces lab work medication and physician referrals.
Provides patient education including answering questions and instructing on rehabilitation exercises.
Fits patients with splints crutches braces wraps and other orthopedic appliances/DMEs and educates on proper use. Provides proper information to the bracing company for billing.
Performs wound care gait training and casting application and removal. Removes sutures and provides dressing changes to post-operative patients.
Aids the supervising physician in preparing for and administering injections including but not limited to timeouts preparing and securing signatures on patient informed consents and preparing supplies.
Completes surgical booking sheets before surgery at the attending surgeons direction and serves as liaison between patient surgeon and surgical coordinator.
Communicates with patients other staff and providers regarding patient care and questions and document in the electronic medical record.
Assists attending physicians with paperwork for patients such as medical leave forms or workers compensation documentation.
Assists in maintaining the orderly and professional appearance of the clinic and filters clinic schedules based on provider-specific criteria.
Assists physicians and clinic staff with filing charges billing and insurance authorizations and appeals as needed.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
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
Bachelors degree in relevant field
Possess state athletic training licensure
BOC certified preferred
American Heart Association BLS Certification preferred.
No experience required
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to lead motivate develop and train others.
Commitment to the Universitys core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
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 and rehabilitation decisions per state licensure guidelines.
Attention to detail: should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System South Floridas only university-based health system provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
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. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H6Employment Type
Full-Time
