Athletic Trainer

Description & Requirements

Job Description

The Athletic Trainer (AT) will work primary out of the Orthopaedic Institute on the Mission Bay Campus of UCSF. The position entails a clinical component of physician support, an outreach component of on-site athletic training services, and an administrative component of assisting with projects and events.

Clinically, the employee will spend time in a specialty clinic assisting with the day-to-day operations. The AT will be asked to room patients, assist in the patient intake process, and pull up any necessary records relevant to the patient visit. The AT will also provide physician support by assisting with patient education and post-operative procedures as requested. Other responsibilities include assisting with the daily administration of clinic duties, and other tasks as assigned.

Outreach for the AT consists of providing on-site care for high school athletes. They will work independently as assigned, or in collaboration with Staff Athletic Trainers, attending physicians, and other staff in delivering sports medicine services for patients and athletes. They will be expected to establish or continue to facilitate a working relationship with the assigned school in delivering athletic training services to the athletes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing on-site sports medicine care, sport event coverage, athlete health and safety education, and additional administrative duties.

Administratively, the AT will be asked to assist with program and department projects and events. Our ATs provide administrative and planning support for various high schools screening exams as well as support for educational conferences and community event coverage.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UCSF provides expert treatment for all aspects of musculoskeletal injuries including inpatient and outpatient surgical care, rehabilitation, and orthotics and prosthetics. Our physicians have specific training and experience in a broad range of orthopaedic specialties such as sports medicine, trauma, replacement, pediatrics, oncology, spine, shoulder and elbow, foot and ankle, and hand. The Department is internationally recognized for its work in patient care, education, and research. Our basic and translational research programs focus on cartilage and disc regeneration, fracture healing, molecular and stem cell biology, bioengineering, and musculoskeletal development.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications : * Bachelor's degree in related field * Two (2) years' education and/or experience in the athletic training field * Current and in good standing Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) with the Board of Certification, Inc. * AHA BLS / CPR Certification * Thorough knowledge of athletic injury prevention and the administration of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques. * Ability to work in a collaborative manner as a member of multidisciplinary team. * Strong written and oral communication. * Excellent time management and organizational skills. * Thorough knowledge of medical terminology appropriate to job responsibilities. * Excellent interpersonal / communication skills to interact with a diverse patient population. * Strong familiarity of all Microsoft Office programs. * Project management experience. * Ability to provide first responder care at athletic events. * Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters involving athletic injures and treatments Preferred Qualifications : * For positions associated with Sports Medicine, must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times, avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards. * Previous experience working in a clinical setting with physicians and office assistants. * Strong manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine. * Advanced degree in related field License/Certification : * Current and in good standing Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) with the Board of Certification, Inc. * AHA BLS / CPR Certification

License / Certification

Basic Life Support, Certified Athletic Trainer

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

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