Surgical Athletic Trainer Lead

CommonSpirit Health • Frisco, CO

19d

About The Position

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. Responsible for assisting the physician in the clinic and operative setting (works independently and when required under the direct supervision of a physician) and coordination of all clinical care given to patients. Performs therapeutic procedures such as wound care, crutch and gait training and provides patient instruction on exercise. Works closely with the clinic team for optimal patient care. Greet and educate patients on the anatomical aspects of their visit. Perform telephone and general office duties, including scheduling appointments for diagnostic examinations and physical therapy according to physician’s orders.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree
• 2 years of related experience, including experience evaluating and assessing patient injury, required.
• Must be willing and able to travel and work irregular hours.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population including but not limited to, athletes, coaches, administrative staff, physicians, volunteers, and other medical personnel.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to the role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Athletic Trainer (Department of Regulatory Agencies) OR other surgical certification required (Certified Surgical Tech with Department of Regulatory Agencies, Colorado Surgical Assistant or surgical technologist)
• BLS
• Driver's License
• Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Nice To Haves

• 2 years OR experience preferred
• Relevant job setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the physician in the clinic and operative setting
• Coordination of all clinical care given to patients
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as wound care, crutch and gait training
• Provides patient instruction on exercise
• Works closely with the clinic team for optimal patient care
• Greet and educate patients on the anatomical aspects of their visit
• Perform telephone and general office duties, including scheduling appointments for diagnostic examinations and physical therapy according to physician’s orders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees