Athletic Trainer

The primary responsibility of the clinical/physician extender athletic trainer is to provide day-to-day coverage in the Orthopedic Physician clinic. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Athletic Trainer or eligible National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Board of Certification Current CPR Certification Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Athletic Trainer. National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC). Current CPR certification. Experience REQUIRED: N/A Experience PREFERRED: Two (2) years previous athletic training experience One (1) year residency in ATC Physician Extender Program Orthopedic Technologist Certification Education/training REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in a specialized curriculum accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Education/training PREFERRED: Master’s Degree in a specialized curriculum accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. Independent action(s) required: Work under the direction of supervising Physician in fast paced orthopedic clinic. Ability to multitask and work independently on tasks Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: This job safely administers the prescribed medications of topical corticosteroids, topical lidocaine, or other Schedule VI topical drugs; oxygen for use in emergency situations; epinephrine for use in emergency cases of anaphylactic shock; and naloxone or other opioid antagonist for overdose reversal. Age Specific groups served: Adolescence Adult Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Lifting 50-100 lbs. Lifting greater than 100 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. Who We Are Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all: • One college and four health sciences schools • An academic medical center • A Level I trauma center • One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia • The region’s only full-service children’s hospital • More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties • With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top-ranked local specialists and all-around all-stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.

Salary : $58,100 - $73,500