Athletic Trainer Medical Office I - Orthopedics

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care in a medical or physician office setting in Orthopedics. The role evaluates, plans, implements, and coordinates patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. It monitors, records, and communicates patient condition, collaborates across disciplines, and serves as a liaison to coordinate care. The Athletic Trainer assists physicians and advanced practice providers with prescribed plans of care; measures, applies, and adjusts casts, splints, braces, and ambulatory assistive devices; and provides patients and families with clinical education and expert guidance regarding procedures and care plans. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and the ability to take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, onsite position at UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado, working day shifts for 80 hours per two-week pay period. Pay is $25.80–$38.70 per hour, dependent on relevant experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Continuing education in the field.
Certification by The Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (NATA-BOC).
Licensure with the State of Colorado (DORA) as an Athletic Trainer (LAT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
At least 1 year of experience in an orthopedic setting providing direct patient care.
Experience working in conjunction with orthopedic or sports medicine physicians.
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with card in hand before the start date; the card must remain valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, plan, implement, and coordinate patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Collaborate across disciplines and serve as a liaison to coordinate patient care.
Assist physicians and advanced practice providers in the prescribed plan of care.
Measure, apply, and adjust casts, splints, braces, and ambulatory assistive devices.
Provide clinical education and expert guidance to patients and families regarding procedures and plans of care.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Tuition, books, and fees paid up to 100% for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.
Three-Year Incentive Bonus.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance.
Annual market reviews and base pay adjustments as needed.