Certified Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics, Longmont

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Athletic Trainer provides high-quality support to physicians and advanced practice providers in meeting practice operational needs and patients’ medical needs. The trainer assesses and evaluates patient conditions, then plans, implements, provides, monitors, evaluates, and documents patient care within the scope and standards of athletic training. This is an onsite position in Longmont, Colorado, and requires in-person work and travel to alternate locations as assigned. The role supports patient visits by escorting patients to and from exam rooms, preparing them for physicians, taking vital signs, recording medical history and symptoms, and documenting patient progress, physical examinations, and appropriate special tests. At a provider’s direction, the trainer provides patient education, calls in pharmacy refills, assists with appointments, arranges follow-up tests or admissions, and completes forms and referrals. Clinic preparation includes obtaining special study reports and physical therapy progress reports before physician visits and scanning reports into Epic as needed. The trainer reviews clinic schedules at least 48 hours in advance for scheduling errors and contacts patients to reschedule or obtain additional information. The role also assists with providing patient equipment and materials by obtaining insurance authorizations for products and supplies. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Required credentials include current certification in good standing with the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, Colorado athletic trainer licensure, and current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association or healthcare-provider-level CPR certification from the American Red Cross. Required licensure and certifications must be maintained.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or a year-for-year combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience in substitution.
For the intermediate level: two to four years of experience providing direct patient care in an orthopedic/sports medicine setting, or completion of a recognized athletic training residency program.
For the senior level: five or more years of experience providing direct patient care in an orthopedic/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 American Red Cross healthcare-provider-level CPR certification.
Maintain all required licensure and certifications for the position.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future 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 in conjunction with orthopedic/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 examination findings, and appropriate special tests.
At the provider’s direction, provide patient education, call in pharmacy refills, assist with appointments, and arrange follow-up tests or admissions.
Complete appropriate forms and referrals.
Obtain special study reports and physical therapy progress reports before physician visits, and scan 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.
Assess and evaluate patient conditions and plan, implement, provide, monitor, evaluate, and document patient care within athletic training scope and standards.
Travel to alternate locations as assigned.