ATHLETIC TRAINER, Student Health Services

The Athletic Training Department in Boston University's Student Health Services is recruiting an athletic trainer to join our collaborative team of healthcare providers. Our department provides athletic training services to students who participate in varsity sports, university-sponsored club sports, and Military Educations Reserve Officer Training Corps.

What you should know about us:

Our Why:

Collaborate to improve the lives of those we work with by advocating for goal-driven and impactful healthcare within our community.

Our How:

We achieve our Why by focusing on: patient-centered care, quality improvement & quality assurance; interprofessional collaboration; personal & professional growth; and professional excellence. 

Our Commitments: Listen first; Lead by example; Care for ourselves so we can care for others; Make data-informed decisions; Value individual differences. Athletic Training is one of 5 departments in Student Health Services which also includes Primary Care, Counseling & Psychiatric Services, Survivor Advocacy, Response & Prevention, and Health Promotion & Prevention. We share an electronic medical record among the departments. Our department includes a robust team of athletic trainers, a physician medical director, several team physicians, and dedicated administrative support, who work collaboratively to coordinate care. We offer competitive salaries that are at or above the average for nearly every comparable category of the NATA Salary Survey, as well as outstanding benefits including vacation, retirement, health, dental, and vision plans, reimbursement for professional certification and licensure, and annual professional development funding. We provide a supportive work environment that values your well-being as much as your professional achievements. We achieve this through our organizational structure (housed in Student Health Services) and medical model approach to coordinating care for the populations we serve. The Athletic Training Department has a strong history of clinical education and remains committed to experiential learning. We serve as a clinical site for students completing CAATE-accredited professional athletic training programs, as well as for medical students and medical residents and fellows. At Student Health Services, we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all aspects of our work, including our organizational structure, workplace culture and care for the students we serve. We strive to foster an environment where everyone's identities, needs and experiences are valued, appreciated and accepted. We are continually working to improve our culture, access, advocacy, and services so that they are consistent with these values.

The primary responsibilities of an Athletic Trainer are to:

• Provide wellness promotion/education and injury/illness prevention.
• Provide patient care, including obtain health histories, evaluate, diagnose, and implement care plans to achieve the goals of individuals with health conditions.
• Use patient-rated outcomes, clinician-rated outcomes, and other metrics to measure the effectiveness of clinical practice.
• Create and maintain electronic medical records.
• Collaborate with, and refer to, other healthcare providers within our community.
• Provide medical coverage of home and away practices and competitions.
• Maintain knowledge of current medical research and leading practices in athletic training.
• Participate in education and mentoring of learners, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in the administration of department operations.

Required Skills

• Graduate of a CAATE-accredited (or equivalent) professional athletic training program.
• Master's degree in athletic training or a related field.
• Certified and in good standing by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers.
• Licensed or license-eligible by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions by start date.
• 1-3 years of clinical practice experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of clinical practice experience.
• Advanced practice training via DAT, residency, fellowship, or equivalent experience.

Performance Expectations:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and handle challenging situations.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and monitor own work for accuracy.
• Ability to use health information technology and analyze data for decision making.
• Comply with University and department policies and procedures.
• Maintenance of all required certifications and licensures.

Additional Requirements:

• Satisfactory completion of Boston University background check.
• Compliance with Boston University Occupational Health vaccination requirements.
• Ability to lift, support, and move individuals and/or equipment weighing up to and in excess of 50 pounds, including during emergency situations.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.