Description

ROLE OVERVIEW 

University of Vermont Athletic Medicine is seeking a dynamic candidate for the position of Athletic Trainer. Our unit is a part of the Center for Health and Wellbeing and works alongside Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychiatry Services and Living Well to provide holistic care for our student-athlete population. This position will report to the head athletic trainers and will be part of an independent medical model. Sport assignment will be M/W Track and Field and Cross Country. 
 
Athletic Medicine has a staff of 7 staff athletic trainers, two associate head athletic trainers. two head athletic trainers and the team physician, who also serves as the Director of Athletic Medicine. We provide care to approximately 450 student athletes. Each athletic trainer is assigned to one of our sports teams and is responsible for care including injury evaluation, diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation as well as working with other providers as needed to provide the highest quality medical care to our student-athletes. 
 
Start date is flexible with an early July start preferred

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION 
This position is full-time, 11-months, and is benefits-eligible. 
$60,000-$68,000 
 
BCBS Health Insurance Plan 
Delta Dental Insurance 
Vision Insurance 
Tuition Remission 
45+ days paid vacation, sick time, and holidays 
Retirement plan 
Relocation stipend 
 
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 
Care coordinator for one UVM Varsity Athletics Team, assignment TBD. Prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation of chronic and acute conditions. Documentation of services 
Travel with assigned team to away competitions as assigned 
Medical oversight of competitions and practices including coordination of additional medical coverage as indicated 
Administrative duties as assigned by supervisor. Attendance departmental and divisional meetings 
 
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION 
There’s a place for you at UVM. Learn more about a few of UVM’s identity centers at go.uvm.edu/identity-centers 
 
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. 
 
Apply online at uvmjobs.com Posting number: S6200PO

https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/87196

Requirements

Athletic Trainer Position Profile 

In addition to hiring someone with the experience and skillset required by the position description, the following profile and context will supplement the search committee and stakeholders’ understanding of what we believe will aid in an employee’s success in the position. 

• The position is part of the Center for Health and Wellbeing (CHWB). In addition to providing day to day medical care for student-athletes, this position will interface with other divisions of CHWB including counseling and psychiatry, nutrition services, student health services, and living well education and outreach. Will work as part of a collaborative team including team physician, orthopedics, chiropractic and other consultants as needed. 
• Will frequently work nights and weekends, especially during assigned team competition season. 
• Utilize software including Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams and Forms. Utilize Point and Click (PnC) for documentation. Utilize EPIC to access radiology and hospital records as needed. 
• Experience in college athletics or equivalent preferred 
• Master’s degree, or 3 years of experience working at the collegiate level or equivalent, required 
• CPR/First AID required, Stop the Bleed preferred 
• LOGISTICS 
  
  • This position is represented by UVM Staff United 
  • Salary is expected to be $60,000-$68,000 depending on experience
  • Desired start date is July 1 

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS 
ORGANIZED – Able to manage workload and the ebbs and flows of patient loads in and out of season. Stays on top of work and works with patients to meet rehab goals. Completes documentation and other paperwork promptly. 
SELF STARTER – Intrinsically motivated. Takes initiative on projects and rehabs. Recognizes and completes tasks that need attention. Problem solver. 
COLLABORATIVE – Works well as part of a health care team, with strength and conditioning staff, and integrates well as a key member of athletic team. Accepts constructive feedback. Is committed to, and comfortable with, diversity, equity, and inclusion.   
COMMUNICATION – Emphasizes clear and effective communication both written and verbal to coaches, providers, patients, and administrators. 
DESIRE TO LEARN – Desire to expand skill set and utilize continuing education allowance to further knowledge and improve patient care and outcomes. 
ADDITIONAL SKILLS – IASTM, Dry Needling, and PRI are all common skills among our staff.  
EXPERIENCE WITH REHABILITATION – Able to follow rehab protocols and design patient appropriate programming. Works collaboratively with strength and conditioning and patient to meet goals and achieve optimal outcomes. Experience with long term rehabilitation  

OPERATES WITHIN THE PRINCIPLES OF OUR COMMON GROUND AND THE UVM ATHLETIC MEDICINE MISSION