Ortho-Orthotics & Prosthetic

Full Time

78234BR

Job Summary

The Athletic Trainer will work primary on the Mission Bay campus of UCSF. The position entails a clinical component of patient care (90%) and an administrative component brace inventory and assisting with projects and events (10%).

Clinically, the employee will work in the Orthotic and Prosthetic Center as a Certified Fitter of off-the-shelf orthotic devices. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing orthotic patient care for pediatric and adult hospital patients for treatment of a broad range of medical diagnoses. To a lesser degree, the successful candidate will provide outpatient care within the Mission Bay clinics. The Athletic Trainer/Orthotic Fitter reports directly to the lead ATC / Orthotic Fitter for guidance and clinical support.

Administratively, the athletic trainer will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining inventory levels, opening and logging brace shipments, and assisting in program and department projects and events. Athletic trainers also provide administrative, planning, and staffing support for various educational conferences and community events.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is responsible for the department's academic, teaching, patient care professional services and research activities under the UCSF School of Medicine. The department has over 250 academic and staff personnel at multiple sites (UC, Mt. Zion, MB, SFGH, and VAMC). The Orthotic and Prosthetic Department provides joint patents care with numerous services across the UCSF health care system.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the related field and 3 or more years of relevant experience or equivalent experience and training
• Two years' experience working as a Certified Athletic Trainer in a competitive environment (graduate assistant years applicable)
• Post-employment completion of ABC Certified Fitter course, residency, and Certification
• Current Athletic Trainer certification and in good standing with the BOC
• BLS / CPR Certification
• Computer skills in programs relevant to job duties
• Demonstrates skills associated with athletic injury prevention and the administration of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques, as well as of first-aid, athletic equipment, and injury assessment and treatment
• For positions associated with Sports Medicine, must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times, avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and complete assignments within required timelines
• Organizational and interpersonal skills needed to work with a diverse client group.
• Intermediate manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality involving athletic injuries and treatments
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent
• Experience with off-shelf bracing and durable medical equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronic medical records systems
• Previous experience working in a clinical setting with physicians and office assistants
• Exercise Physiology, research, and performance testing skills and interests
• Strong familiarity of all Microsoft Office programs

License/Certification

• Post-employment completion of ABC Certified Fitter course, residency, and Certification
• Current Athletic Trainer certification and in good standing with the BOC
• BLS / CPR Certification

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009455 ATH TRAINER 3

Job Category

Technical & Technologist

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Mission Bay (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday / 8:00 am - 5:00 pm