This program is comprehensive and includes the following:

• Documentation of history and physical examination
• Management of clinic flow and implementation of improvement initiatives
• Musculoskeletal evaluation and diagnosis
• Radiograph interpretations
• Communication with physicians, medical assistants, PAs, and patients
• Casting, bracing, and splinting
• Assisting with durable medical equipment fitting, education, and billing
• Assisting with in-office procedures
• Assisting in the operating room (including sterile technique)
• Post-operative care including suture removal, dressing changes, and patient education
• Insurance billing and coding
• Required government performance/outcomes measures
• Patient phone calls / triage
• Phone calls from outside medical providers
• Optional outreach/event coverage to local area high schools and club sports
• 3 Case reports
• 4 Essays
• 4 Presentations for office staff and ATCs

• Salary
  • The athletic training resident position is an hourly paid position with benefits including paid time off, continuing education stipend, health insurance, dental insurance, and company attire
• Attendance and participation
  • Fully engage in all required didactic and clinical responsibilities.
    • If unable, written statement must be made to the residency director and medical director.
  • Maintain a satisfactory level of clinical competency and maintain a satisfactory score on clinical evaluations
    • If unable, the residency director and the resident will meet on a weekly basis to explore areas of improvement in order to attain satisfactory levels by the next evaluation.
  • Adhere to all professional and ethical values set forth by O+FS.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by O+FS as outlined in the employee handbook.

The application deadline for 2025 has been extended. Applications are currently being accepted through April 8th, 2025. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a certified athletic trainer OR Master’s degree or intent to graduate with a Master’s degree prior to the start of the program
• Current ATC certification through the Board of Certification (or intent to certify by start of program)
• Athletic training licensure through the state of Oregon (or eligible)
• Current certification in CPR/AED
• Current NPI number
• OTC certification through the NBCOT (or eligible to sit for the examination)
  a. OTC certification is required to assist in the operating room

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume OR Curriculum vitae
3. Three (3) letters of recommendation

The ideal applicant will possess the following characteristics:

• A commitment to learning and mastery of the skills and concepts outlined in the program curriculum.
• A strong desire to further the profession of athletic training the setting of physician practices.
• The ability to work independently and take initiative to solve problems and make improvements to daily clinical workflow.
• The ability to work as part of a large team which includes the medical assistant, physician assistants, athletic trainers, ancillary staff, and administrators.

Please submit correspondence by mail or email to:

Contact: Amber Brown, MS, ATC, OTC
Athletic Training Residency Program Director
Email: amber.brown@oandfs.com

Mail
Orthopedic + Fracture Specialists
Attn.: Amber Brown
11782 SW Barnes Rd., Suite 300
Portland, OR 97225