2026 - 2027 Athletic Training Internship- Applications Due 3/1/26

The Steadman Clinic • Basalt, CO

28d • Onsite

About The Position

2026-2027 Athletic Training Internship This patient-facing, experience-driven internship offers a unique opportunity to jumpstart your career as an Athletic Trainer. Differing from our Residency program, this internship is designed to provide a strong foundation for new or recent graduates of an Athletic Training program looking to enhance their professional experience. This internship at The Steadman Clinic, located in Basalt, Colorado, offers a unique opportunity to work in one of the most prestigious orthopedic centers in the nation. Nestled among world-renowned ski resorts like Aspen and Snowmass, the clinic is surrounded by a vast array of outdoor activities year-round. The Steadman Clinic is committed to providing the highest standard of orthopedic care, known for its groundbreaking contributions to the field, exceptional surgical outcomes, and a team of highly skilled orthopedic surgeons. The Steadman Clinic is a national medical center with the U.S. Olympic Committee and the trusted medical provider for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, The Steadman Clinic offers a world-class environment for professional growth. This internship offers a unique and valuable opportunity to launch your career in athletic training, providing diverse and hands-on experience in multiple aspects of care and operations. Interns will gain practical knowledge that will significantly enhance their post-professional development, offering a competitive advantage as they embark on their long-term career in athletic training. Whether pursuing a future in professional sports, orthopedics, or secondary school athletics, this internship will lay a strong foundation for long-term success and career development. This internship will provide the greatest benefit to new / recent graduates who are looking to gain a higher level of professional and patient-facing experience.

Requirements

• Professional Master’s degree preferred, Professional Bachelor’s degree accepted
• In good standing with the BOC required
• Colorado DORA AT License required
• Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for healthcare providers required
• NPI number require
• Strong organization and communication skills required.
• Must maintain a professional attitude towards patients and an excellent and collegial working relationship in delivering patient care.
• Pass a Background Check for working with a variety of organizations
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States
• All candidates must be certified athletic trainers at the start of the Internship.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights.
• Maintain personal commitment to the Steadman Clinic mission and values.
• Attend staff meetings and other required meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Contributes to a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care.
• Prepare and organize daily clinic to ensure efficiency and maximize patient’s office visit and promote a positive clinical experience.
• Obtains patient history, performs physical exams, educates patients, organizes notes and radiographs.
• Assists physician and providers with patient care and in office procedures.
• Assists in documentation of patient’s office visits and communications.
• Assist and conduct clinical tasks associated with patient care and administrative duties.
• Applies, adjusts, and removes orthopaedic cast/splints/DME and instructs patients in their use.
• Provide athletic training coverage for outreach program as needed and scheduled by Director of Athletic Training. May includes evenings, weekend, and holiday coverage.
• Provide patient-centered care to athletes/participants according to all policies and procedures written in the athletic training handbook and organizers policies and procedures.
• Provide emergency care and first aid.
• Provide injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation to athletes.
• Provide concussion management including; education, prevention program, evaluation, documentation, referrals, management, protocol updates, return to play progression and communication.
• Timely documentation of all injuries, treatments, return to play progressions, referrals, rehabilitation, health records and communication per the organizations policies and procedures.
• Collection and reporting of data used for research and annual reporting.
• Effective and timely communication with athletes, healthcare professionals, organization administrators and patient’s families, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
• Managing supply and budget.
• Organizing and assisting with pre-participation physicals.
• Developing rehabilitation, return to play and strength and conditioning programs.
• Manage participant/athlete referrals.
• Teaching/presenting at community events and high school courses as assigned.
• Developing, implementing, managing, and mentoring student athletic trainers and student aids.
• Positively represent The Steadman Clinic at marketing events and symposiums.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with generous premium subsidies for you and qualifying dependents.
• Time Off Benefits: Staff receive 7 paid holidays annually. Employees accrue sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours / year.
• $1000 Wellness Bonus to encourage adopting and maintaining wellness and an active lifestyle.
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• 401(k) Retirement Program
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential support from licensed professionals.
• Leave Benefits: The Steadman Clinic covers the cost of paid family medical leave in Colorado, basic life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability.
• Referral Incentive Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees