Athletic Trainer Outreach High School and Clinic

Banner Health

12d•$28 - $46•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time, dual role position with a split of 25 hours supporting a rural High School Outreach program (Platte Valley) and 15 hours a week in clinical responsibilities alongside MDs, PAs, MAs, and other staff. The clinical role involves assisting staff with patient care including casting, DME, exercise prescription, wound care, and evaluation. The Outreach position is responsible for the care of athletes for Platte Valley High School, with strong community support, an AD/Coaching staff that supports the Athletic Trainer, and compliant athletes who appreciate their Athletic Trainer. Support between other athletic trainers is available for game coverage. The position will float between Greeley, Loveland, and Fort Collins for clinic hours, and will support Platte Valley High School/various working locations for events. The schedule is 5 days per week, with a varied schedule to support the Outreach program, and some Saturday coverage is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field from an accredited university training program.
Must possess knowledge of Athletic Training practices and competencies as typically acquired through three years of experience.
Current Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer certification.
Must possess a valid athletic trainer license issued in the state of practice, if applicable.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers.
Must have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field.
Current certification as an Orthopedic Technologist by the National Board of Certification for Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT) or Orthopedic Specialty Certified by (BOC).
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers athletic training services in a community or clinic setting under the supervision of a supervising physician.
Provides support to Orthopedic Surgeons or Sports Medicine Physicians through duties as an Athletic Trainer in the physician practice.
Performs school screenings, injury prevention programs, athletic consults, injury assessment, and treatment and case management of injured athletes/clients undergoing rehabilitation.
Attends practices and games for area schools and athletic clubs and community athletic events.
Provides proper post operative wound care and education, removal of sutures and dressing changes to post-surgical patients as directed by attending physician.
Evaluates musculoskeletal injuries and develops treatment and exercise plans within the scope of practice of athletic training.
Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit.
Assists providers with clinical examinations, including obtaining medical history and vitals, preparing injections, and taking necessary measurements.
Instructs patients in pre- and post-operative care, proper care of casts and splints, and crutch training.
Implements individualized therapeutic interventions, and monitors responses to therapy to ensure client safety.
Reports progress and medical changes to referring physician or appropriate medical provider.
Educates clients, families, and coaches regarding injuries, risk factor modification, and exercise programs.
Provides evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology consistent with the scope and practice of athletic training clinical competencies as defined by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainers, and the applicable state’s Board of Athletic Training.
May perform first and second assist functions during procedures and surgeries under direct supervision of a surgeon if candidate possesses current NBCOT certification or is currently training for the OTC license.
Knowledge of all operating room aseptic techniques, including setting up proper draping and surgical fields.
Positions and prepares patient for various orthopedic surgical procedures in operating room including fracture table setup, patient positioning, and specialized orthopedic instrumentation.
May apply, adjust and remove casts, splints, immobilization devices and traction under physician direction.
Removes sutures, staples, pins and wires.
Changes dressings and cares for wounds.
Measures and fits patients for braces and other orthopedic devices.
Educates patients about various orthopedic conditions.
May assist physician in reduction of fractures and dislocations.
Assists with and performs the removal of orthopedic hardware and wound closure.
Able to interpret most types of orthopedic fractures and dislocations on x-ray films.
Develops reference and referral resources for patients and families which expedite their access to care.
Incorporates best practices and responds to emerging trends to enhance clinical care and programs or services and develops effective tools to measure performance.
Has autonomy to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice.
Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations.