Description

UC San Diego Health

Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine

Hiring Pay Scale: $71,600 to $127,400 / Annual

Under the Sports Medicine physician supervision, the incumbent will support the orthopedic practice in the clinic setting by providing patient healthcare, support and education.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in the OR (Resident Trained Only), including but not limited to assist with positioning and draping; apply routine dressings; apply brace/splints, hold retractors; hold scope; suction; irrigation.
• Provide direct patient care through rooming patients, clinical evaluation, physical exam, and treatment.
• Perform medical history on patients, including but not limited to, history of injury or condition, primary or chief complaint, past medical history, and medication reconciliation.
• Determine appropriate therapeutic treatment and rehabilitation, reconditioning strategies and sets functional goals for the patient.
• Assist provider with establishing and documenting patient's health care plan and progress.
• Order entry for diagnostic studies, other referrals and/or medications under the direction of the supervising physician.
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as wound care, dressing changes, suture removal, prepping for injections, diagnostic ultrasound, cast, splints and/or durable medical equipment (DME) application and removal, supportive hardware adjustments, and fracture reductions. Applies, adjusts and removes manual traction devices and instructs patients in their use.
• Communicate and educate patients on plan of care, such as inquiries about treatments, therapies, pre- and post-operative care and expected outcomes.
• Perform administrative and clerical responsibilities necessary for effective and efficient clinic flow.
• Other responsibilities include assisting with the daily administration of clinic duties such as: returning selected patient phone calls, scheduling patient appointments, entering appropriate information into the Epic EMR, and retrieval of necessary records relevant to the patient visit, equipment/supply management, cleaning/disinfecting the environment and other tasks as assigned.
• Works independently as assigned, or in collaboration with athletic trainers, physicians, and other staff in delivering healthcare services for patients.
• Mentor and manage on site education of students enrolled in University supported education programs or any other healthcare professionals.
• May assist physicians in research as needed.
• May administer various therapeutic techniques as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

This position is slated to begin in August 2026, with the exact start date to be finalized closer to that time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of an Athletic Training Residency or Fellowship with emphasis in the surgical training before the hire date.
• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) certified by the NATABOC.
• Minimum of two (2+) or more years of experience as a certified athletic trainer.
• Must have Orthopedic Technologist Certification (OTC).
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact effectively to establish cooperative working relationships with persons of diverse backgrounds and at various organizational levels within and outside the university.
• Strong computer skills in programs relevant to job duties.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in related field.
• One (1+) or more years of orthopedic clinic experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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