Athletic Trainer Certified

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies • Fort Collins, CO

6d • $57,785 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer position is responsible for coordinating the sports medicine outreach activities at an assigned high school in a cost effective manner. The Athletic Trainer also organizes and provides medical coverage at outreach events. The Athletic Trainer utilizes the outreach event coverage to increase the public’s awareness of Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related field.
• One year of experience in a similar position, preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and similar computer applications.
• Ability to operate and tow sports medicine trailer (18’ or 20’ trailer attached to one-ton pickup), a plus.
• Certified Athletic Trainer by National Athletic Trainers Association.
• Current or eligible for Colorado Athletic Training Licensure.
• Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, required.
• Position requires acceptable motor vehicle driving history, valid and free from restrictions, and must have a valid driver’s license and appropriate vehicle insurance coverage.
• Ability to travel between all OCR locations.
• May be assigned to drive OCR owned one-ton pickup with or without a 18 or 20 foot trailer to outreach events.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate and tow sports medicine trailer (18’ or 20’ trailer attached to one-ton pickup)

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the extent of the patient’s disabilities to determine appropriate treatment programs.
• Instructs and guides professional and amateur athletes.
• Assesses physical condition and gives advice and assists with professional and amateur athletes' treatments to maintain maximum physical fitness for participation in athletic competition.
• Prescribes routine and corrective exercises to strengthen muscles.
• Uses a variety of tests, such as manual muscle test, goniometry, functional testing, and gait analysis in the treatment programs.
• Plans therapy programs and administers treatment to restore body function and strength, relieve pain and prevent disability.
• Utilizes various therapeutic techniques such as exercise programs, facilitation techniques, muscle reeducation, gait training, hydrotherapy, and electrotherapy.
• Utilizes various equipment and prosthetic and orthotic devices in the treatment programs.
• Provides and demonstrates instructions to the patient.
• Maintains medical records of evaluation, treatment, and progress of each patient.
• Orders and maintains sports outreach supplies, in coordination with the manager of purchasing.
• Tracks and maintains database of referrals from sports outreach activities.
• Coordinates medical coverage at sports outreach events.
• Develops sports outreach opportunities for Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies.
• Maintains therapy proficiency by keeping abreast of new orthopaedic procedures and therapy techniques.
• Participates in workshops, seminars, and other applicable continuing education opportunities.
• Promotes learning by staying attuned to trends and developments in therapy, especially as they relate to orthopaedics.
• Serves as a professional representative of OCR. Participates in marketing and promotion of OCR.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Retirement savings and profit-sharing plan participation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Company-sponsored events
• Annual merit increases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level