Certified Athletic Trainer

Hiring Department School of Medicine – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Job Description The School of Medicine – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a highly motivated, engaged, and committed Medical Certified Athletic Trainer who is interested in joining a fast-paced, highly productive team. Our Orthopaedic service talent teams include: Attending Physicians, Fellow/Resident Physicians, Extender Practitioners, Nurses, ATC/OTCs, Clinical Administrative Coordinators, Research Faculty, Research Technical Teams, and Students. Our clinicians have clinical locations in Columbia, Jefferson City, Boonville, and Springfield. The ideal candidate will play an instrumental role in the success of sustaining our department’s mission: advance the clinical, research and teaching components of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Missouri. This position will partner with departmental staff to support the overall culture and advancement of the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute and C3 Orthopaedics Initiative (Comprehensive, Cutting Edge, Caring Culture), which fosters a fast learning and continuously improving organization to further our mission. We are looking for someone with the following characteristics, which complement our culture and work environment: Highly engaged and described as proactive and self-determined. Positive attitude, personable with a desire for close and collaborative working relationships. Thrive in a fast-paced environment and who will be flexible and problem-solve in real time. Highly organized who is detail oriented. Position overview: Provide clinical care within the scope of license(s) and certification(s), standard department office policy and protocols. Provide medical information, direct patient care, and emotional support to patients and families. Supervise patient flow, make scheduling decisions, and assist with patient questions. Accompany and assist provider with patient care management during patient clinic appointments. Collaborate with ancillary services and other health care professionals to ensure high quality of patient care. Triage patients: employing orthopaedic and general medical knowledge to acquire patient history, perform physical exam, take necessary measurements (i.e. grip strength, leg lengths) and use special testing to form a tentative assessment and present to supervising physician Serve as first or second assist as needed on surgical cases (if, and when, OTC certified). Organize, schedule, and coordinate surgical needs between patients, operating room staff, providers, and vendors to ensure all necessary components are in place for operative procedures. Render follow up care and services commensurate with education, experience and standard departmental office policy and protocol. Support research efforts: assist with the recruitment and evaluation of potential research subjects into clinical trials. Shift Typically, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. If, and when OTC certified, earlier mornings in the Operating Room, with the ability to be flexible when needs arise Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor''s degree in related/relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Preferred Qualifications Credentials: OTC Anticipated Hiring Range The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $53,976 - $69,576 annually. Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Grade: GGS-9E University Title: CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER To review the University of Missouri’s Staff Compensation Structure you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR. Application Materials In addition to the online application, please provide a resume. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at . Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 59887 #J-18808-Ljbffr