Clinical Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics

** Bring Your Athletic Training Expertise to One of the Region's Leading Orthopedic Teams*
* Are you an Athletic Trainer who enjoys hands-on patient care, collaborating with physicians, and expanding your clinical skill set? UVA Health is seeking a  
** Clinical Athletic Trainer
** to join our growing Orthopedics team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly alongside orthopedic physicians and advanced practice providers in a fast-paced outpatient setting where you'll play an integral role in patient care, clinic operations, and orthopedic treatment. Whether you're currently working in orthopedics, sports medicine, collegiate athletics, or are a recent graduate eager to build a career in ambulatory orthopedics, this role provides exceptional opportunities for growth and professional development.

** Why Join Our Team?*
* At UVA Health Orthopedics, you'll work with a collaborative team dedicated to providing high-quality care for a diverse orthopedic patient population. We are committed to helping our team members grow professionally while ensuring they can practice at the top of their training and expertise.

** What Makes This Opportunity Unique?*
* + Work directly with orthopedic physicians and APPs every day

+ Gain hands-on experience in orthopedic clinical care

+ Develop advanced casting and splinting competencies

+ Build specialized musculoskeletal and orthopedic expertise

+ Participate in patient education and procedural support

+ Join a team that values initiative, collaboration, and professional growth

+ Take advantage of a structured Clinical Ladder designed specifically for Athletic Trainers

** What You'll Do*
* As a Clinical Athletic Trainer, you'll become a trusted clinical partner to providers and a valuable resource for patients throughout their care journey.

Key responsibilities include:

+ Rooming patients and performing clinical intake

+ Obtaining patient histories and supporting clinical documentation

+ Assisting providers with clinic flow and patient care activities

+ Educating patients regarding treatment plans and follow-up care

+ Applying braces and durable medical equipment (DME)

+ Assisting with orthopedic procedures

+ Performing casting and splinting based on training and demonstrated competency

+ Coordinating patient care and follow-up needs

+ Supporting workflow improvements that enhance patient experience and clinic efficiency

** What We're Looking For*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* + Athletic Trainer credentials and licensure as required

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills

+ Professionalism and reliability

+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment

+ Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Orthopedic experience

+ Sports medicine experience

+ Musculoskeletal clinical experience

+ Outpatient or ambulatory clinical experience

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Experience with casting and splinting

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Experience with durable medical equipment (DME)

+ Epic experience

+ Patient education experience

Don't meet every preferred qualification? We'd still love to hear from you. We are committed to developing talented Athletic Trainers who demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a passion for learning.

** What Success Looks Like*
* Within your first year, you'll be:

+ Independently managing your assigned clinical responsibilities

+ Anticipating provider and patient needs

+ Serving as a dependable resource for your orthopedic team

+ Contributing to efficient clinic flow and exceptional patient care

+ Expanding your orthopedic knowledge and procedural competencies

+ Identifying opportunities to improve workflows and patient experiences

** The Ideal Candidate*
* You'll thrive in this role if you:

+ Enjoy staying busy and engaged throughout the day

+ Take initiative and ownership of…