Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER\_eRecruiting\_ApplyforaJob.pdf) . The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Sports Medicine Ortho is currently seeking a per diem Outreach Athletic Trainer to work in Coral Gables, FL. The per diem Outreach Athletic Trainer possesses the clinical evaluation skills and education expected of a Certified Athletic Trainer to effectively provide patient-centered care. The incumbent provides athletic training services to patients in various settings and provides on-site event coverage as assigned. The incumbent has direct patient contact primarily for the evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology in the clinical setting and/or on the field. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS: + 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. + Reviews Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Forms, per FHSAA or organizational guidelines, and updates the electronic record-keeping system with clearance or facilitates referral for clearance. + Performs and documents baseline testing per organization’s requirements such as concussion. + 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. Performs wound care, gait training, and splinting application and removal. + Documents patient encounters and communicates with patients, other staff, and providers in electronic medical records. + Serves as a Preceptor, mentor, and/or supervisor for students observing, shadowing, and obtaining clinical experience in sports medicine. + Develops plans for providing athletic training services and carrying out event coverage. Develops comprehensive venue and event-specific emergency action plans. + Establishes a working relationship with contacts such as coaches, athletic directors, school nurses, and other staff as applicable. Maintains a functional and sanitary remote work location. + Provides guidance to sports administrators, coaches, athletes, parents, and organizational groups regarding healthcare-related topics. + Monitors supply inventory of remote work locations; working with appropriate contacts to maintain supply inventory and order supplies/equipment, as necessary. + Communicates medical support staff coverage needs and collaborates and executes marketing initiatives with the Outreach Coordinator/Supervisor. + 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 Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field Certification and Licensing: Certification in relevant specialty or field Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: + 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, rehabilitation, and return-to-play decisions per state licensure guidelines. + Attention to detail: should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation. + Interpersonal skills: ability to communicate effectively in high-stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families. + Must have the ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision. Department Specific Functions + This athletic trainer will be assigned to outreach sites/events according to departmental need such as local schools, youth sport clubs, and community events. + Additional duties as assigned + Must be BOC certified and possess state athletic training licensure, certification, or registration. NPI number required. American Heart Association BLS Certification also required. + Master's degree preferred #ED-LI1 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 Florida's 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. We're the challenge you've 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 (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information. Job Status: Part time Employee Type: Temporary-Intermittent Pay Grade: H7