Job detail
Certified Athletic Trainer | Ortho Department Athletic Trainers | Variable Shift | Full-time
UF Health
#Patient Care#Orthopedics#Exercise Science#BOC Certification#Sports Medicine#Kinesiology#Physiology#Clinical Mentorship#Athletic Training#Biomechanics#Physician Extender#Florida State Licensure
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 1 day agoCloses May 22
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Quick overview
The Athletic Trainer serves as a Physician Extender in the clinic and an Outreach Mentor for Graduate Assistant ATs. Responsibilities include facilitating patient flow, casting, splinting, and providing on-site medical care at local high schools.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or a related field, BOC certification, and Florida State licensure. A Master's degree or 2 years of traditional on-field experience is preferred.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificatepostgraduate degreeCommunication SkillsComputer LiteracyPatient Flow ManagementSplintingCastingMedical DocumentationClinical MentorshipOn-field Athletic Training
Job description
Overview
- The Athletic Trainer (AT) will function under the direction of a Physician as a vital part of a thriving Orthopedic & Sports Medicine team.
- The AT will perform a two essential roles, as a Physician Extender and Outreach Mentor.
- In the Physician Extender role, the AT will assist patient flow in the clinic by facilitating; documenting and communicating patient care related activities both within and related services, along with casting and splinting as prescribed by the physician.
- In the Outreach Mentor role, the AT will provide clinical mentorship for the University of Florida (UF) Graduate Assistant ATs that serve the surrounding area high schools and UF Rec Sports.
- The AT will be responsible for traveling to area high schools to provide mentorship and on-site medical care for practices, events and athletic training clinic hours including other duties as instructed.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, or Bachelor's in a related field (Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science/Physiology, or health related profession) with internship route certification in Athletic Training; preferably with a Master's in same or related field or 2 years' experience in an traditional on-field AT setting. BOC certification and Florida State licensure as an athletic trainer. Excellent communication skills are required along with strong computer literacy.
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- Designation: Not provided.
- Licensure/Certification/Registration: Licensed Athletic Trainer in the State of Florida.