Certified Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics, Inverness

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•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. Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, is seeking trained medical professionals to join their growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, they offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include, but are not limited to: Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical, and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. They are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by their award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Requirements

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 (for Intermediate Level).
Five or more (5+) years of experience in an orthopedic/sports medicine setting providing direct patient care (for Senior Level).
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
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.