Source Athletic Training Resident

Position Title

Source Orthopedic Athletic Training Resident

Department/Program

Sports Medicine
- Multiple Settings, Residency-Orthopedics

Reports To

Program Director, Manager
- Sports Medicine

Effective Date

June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027

Summary

The Source Athletic Training Residency is a 12-month educational program that begins in June of 2026 and concludes in May of 2027. This position is non-renewable. The mission of the Source Orthopedic Residency is to provide advanced practice opportunities to athletic trainers through inter-professional collaboration, comprehensive educational programming, and ingenuity. We aim to utilize community-based support to develop advanced clinicians while being stewards of the profession and giving back to the community.

Application Requirements

Please upload the following:

• Resume or CV
• Unofficial transcripts from the highest degree earned.
• Letters of Recommendation (2-3, no more than
  3)
• Instead of a cover letter, please answer the following prompt:
  The mission of the Source Residency Program is to provide advanced practice opportunities to athletic trainers through interprofessional collaboration, comprehensive educational programming, and ingenuity. As a resident of this program, please explain how you intend to use your orthopedic specialty to improve community-based healthcare as well as the standard of care in the athletic training profession.

Residency Program Goals And Outcomes Goal 1:
The Athletic Training Resident will serve as a leader within the athletic training profession.

• Outcome 1:
  Demonstrate gold standard care by facilitating patient care according to best practices set forth by the profession.
• Outcome 2:
  Reflect upon clinical and professional areas to improve and execute measures to better serve community and patients.
• Outcome 3:
  Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice through consistent retrieval and implementation of scholarly sources to improve patient outcomes, community needs, and systematic policies.

Goal 2:
The Athletic Training Resident will embody cultural competency to improve healthcare systems and community-based wellness.

• Outcome 4:
  Perform community needs assessments to improve policies and procedures, advocate for cost-effective healthcare strategies, and ensure the health and wellness of patients.
• Outcome 5:
  Identify social determinants of health that impact patient population and integrate practices to help serve individual needs.

Goal 3:
The Athletic Training Resident will be recognized as an expert within orthopedic care.

• Outcome 6:
  Demonstrate sufficient clinical knowledge to efficiently evaluate and manage complex orthopedic conditions.
• Outcome 7:
  Effectively utilize technology to document, manage, and facilitate communication regarding patient care.
• Outcome 8:
  Demonstrate proficiency in referral for and analysis of diagnostic testing and procedures.

Goal 4:
The Athletic Training Resident is recognized as a leader and active contributor within the healthcare team.

• Outcome 9:
  Facilitate exemplary communication among healthcare team members and involved parties to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Outcome 10:
  Recognized as an essential member of the healthcare team and exhibits integrity and ethical behavior in all professional interactions.

Education Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in all didactic learning sessions, including but not limited to those set forth by the Residency Core Faculty, Northside Hospital, and SFM Education Committee.
• Complete didactic curriculum assignments in a timely and proficient manner.
• Complete orthopedic surgical rotation to prepare residents to pass the BOC Orthopedic Specialty Exam.
• Complete clinical education assignments in a timely and proficient manner, as outlined by program faculty.

Clinical Competence

• Lead and assist with daily operations within the athletic training department of the clinical site.
• Understand medical diagnoses and treatment interventions.
• Follow established rehabilitation protocols based on a diagnosis.
• Operate within Source Written Protocols and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Deliver competent, age-appropriate patient care, integrating infection control and body…