Surgical Athletic Trainer - Spine

VAIL-SUMMIT ORTHOPAEDICS PC•Edwards, CO

3d•$31 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Athletic Trainer supports an orthopedic physician in clinic and in the operating room, performing injury assessments, assisting with treatment, providing follow-up care, and acting as a first assistant during surgery. The role joins an operative and non-operative spine care team serving patients of all ages, with specific expertise in orthopedic spine trauma, complex deformities, and cervical spine conditions. This is a full-time, hourly position with a standard 40-hour work week and occasional overtime. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The position requires work in Edwards, Vail, and Frisco, Colorado. It is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid long-term disability, continuing education credits, paid time off, a 401(k), birthday time off, and a monthly productivity-based bonus. The role works in a medical office and affiliated hospital or surgery center settings. It involves ongoing interaction with patients, families, physicians, and staff, and may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other clinic conditions. The job is physically demanding and requires standing for extended periods and supporting patients’ body weight.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Athletic Training or a related field.
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) credential through the Board of Certification (BOC).
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification.
Colorado Athletic Training License, or eligibility to obtain it.
Colorado Surgical Assistant License, or eligibility to obtain it.
Skilled understanding of anatomy, physical evaluation, surgical procedures, orthopedic recovery and rehabilitation procedures, and emergency procedures.
Ability to provide comprehensive, clear patient documentation in the EMR, including histories, physical examinations, and progress.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport, trust, confidence, and goodwill with patients.
Ability to communicate proactively and effectively with the office team and physician and to communicate clearly with different audiences.
Logic, reasoning, deductive reasoning, and inductive reasoning skills for evaluating problems and solutions.
Ability to maintain detailed reports and use information technology, including email, web navigation, Microsoft Suite programs, and clinic information systems.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Self-direction and efficient time-management skills.
Ability to recognize situations requiring confidentiality, discretion, and judgment and act appropriately.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an Athletic Training fellowship or residency program.
Orthopaedic Technologist Certification (OTC) or Orthopaedic Physician Extender (OPE) certification.

Responsibilities

Help maintain an efficient clinic schedule, including appointment scheduling, chart preparation, and patient flow, and act as a liaison among patients, the physician, and office staff.
Assist the physician with patient histories, vital signs, initial physical examinations, appropriate imaging orders, CPT and ICD-10 coding, and related documentation.
Discuss patient histories, examinations, imaging, assessments, and care plans with the physician and/or PA-C.
Carry out treatments and recommendations prescribed by the team physician or PA-C.
Set up and educate patients for in-office procedures, and prepare for and assist with those procedures.
Fit and provide product education for durable medical equipment; apply and remove casts; remove sutures and staples; and provide wound care.
Document evaluations and treatments in the electronic medical record.
Triage and respond to patient messages, phone calls, and questions, communicate test results and physician recommendations, and involve the physician or other team members as needed.
Clean and maintain exam rooms and workspaces, stock medical supplies, and clean, disinfect, and sterilize office instruments according to standardized procedures.
Coordinate with surgery schedulers and ensure information is shared for accurate surgery setup.
Act as a first assistant to the physician, including patient setup, sterile preparation of the surgical area, retraction, graft preparation, wound closure, dressing or splint application, and postoperative instruction and education.
Follow infection-control procedures adopted by affiliated surgery centers and hospitals.
Comply with company policies and practices, maintain confidentiality of personally identifiable information under company policies and applicable state and federal laws, and follow company safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.