Certified Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics, Longmont

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

2d • $52,200 - $70,868 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Athletic Trainer provides support to physicians and advanced practice providers in meeting practice operational needs and patient medical needs. The role assesses and evaluates patient conditions, then plans, implements, provides, monitors, evaluates, and documents patient care within the athletic trainer’s scope and standards. This position is based onsite in Longmont, Colorado, and may require travel to alternate locations as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; a combination of education and related technical or paraprofessional experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
• For the intermediate level: 2–4 years of experience providing direct patient care in an orthopedic or sports medicine setting, or completion of a recognized athletic training residency program.
• For the senior level: 5 or more years of experience providing direct patient care in an orthopedic or sports medicine setting.
• Certification in good standing with the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer.
• Licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Colorado.
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association, or healthcare-provider-level CPR certification from the American Red Cross.
• Maintain all required licensure and certifications for the position.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Able to work in person and travel to alternate locations as assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively 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 year of experience providing direct patient care in an orthopedic setting.
• Experience working with orthopedic or sports medicine physicians.
• Advanced Casting Technician qualification.
• National Phlebotomy Certification.
• Orthopedic Tech Certified qualification.
• Surgical Assist qualification.
• Athletic Training Residency training.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability.
• Experience with Epic, Kronos, and Healthstream.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms and prepare them for physicians.
• Take vital signs and record medical history, symptoms, patient progress, physical exam findings, and special tests as appropriate.
• At the direction of the Provider, provide patient education, call in pharmacy refills, assist with appointments, and arrange follow-up tests or admissions.
• Complete appropriate forms and referrals.
• Prepare for clinic by obtaining special study reports and physical therapy progress reports before physician visits and scanning reports into Epic as needed.
• Review clinic schedules at least 48 hours in advance for scheduling errors and contact patients to reschedule or obtain additional information.
• Obtain insurance authorizations for patient equipment, products, and supplies.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with multiple plan options.
• Dental insurance with multiple plan options.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Employer contribution of 10% of gross pay to the 401(a) retirement plan.
• Paid time off accruals.
• 22 vacation days per year, with a maximum accrual of 352 hours.
• 15 sick days per year, with unlimited maximum accrual.
• 15 holidays per year.
• Tuition benefit available on all CU campuses.
• Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service through ECO Pass.
• Additional perks and programs through CU Advantage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level