Certified Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics, Longmont

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Athletic Trainer provides high-quality support to physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) in meeting the operational needs of the practice and the medical needs of the patient. The ATC assesses and evaluates patient conditions, and then plans, implements, provides, monitors, evaluates, and documents patient care in a manner according to ATC scope and standards.

Requirements

Entry Level: Bachelor’s degree.
Intermediate Level: Bachelor's degree. Two to four (2-4) years of experience in an orthopedic/sports medicine setting, providing direct patient care OR the completion of a recognized AT residency program.
Senior Level: Bachelor's degree. Five or more (5+) years of experience in an orthopedic/sports medicine setting providing direct patient care.
Substitution (All Levels): A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
Certification by and in good standing with The Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer.
Licensure with the State of Colorado as an Athletic Trainer.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross healthcare provider level CPR certification.
Maintains all required licensure and certifications for the position.
Must be able to work in-person.
Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
One (1) year of experience in an orthopedic setting providing direct patient care.
Experience working in conjunction with orthopedic/sports medicine physicians.
Advanced Casting Technician certification.
National Phlebotomy certification.
Orthopedic Tech certified.
Surgical Assistant certification.
Athletic Training Residency-trained.
Bilingual, Spanish-speaking.
Epic, Kronos, and Healthstream experience.

Responsibilities

Escorts patients to and from exam rooms and readies them for physicians: Takes vital signs, records medical history/symptoms, patient progress, physical exam, and any special tests as deemed appropriate by Provider.
At the direction of the Provider: Performs patient education, calling in pharmacy refills, assisting with appointments, or arranging for follow-up tests or admissions. Completes appropriate forms and referral.
Performs Clinic Preparation: Obtains all special study reports and physical therapy progress reports prior to physician visit; as needed, scans reports into Epic. Scrubs clinic schedule at least 48 hours prior, for scheduling errors; contacts patients to reschedule/obtain additional information.
Assists in the provision of patient equipment and materials by obtaining insurance authorizations for products and supplies provided.