Surgical Athletic Trainer - Spine

Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgey•Edwards, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Athletic Trainer supports an orthopedic physician in clinic and operating room settings as part of an operative and non-operative spine care team serving patients of all ages, with expertise in orthopedic spine trauma, complex deformities, and cervical spine conditions. The role performs injury assessments, assists with treatment and follow-up care, and serves as a first assistant in surgery. This is a full-time, hourly position with a standard 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional overtime. The position requires work in Edwards, Vail, and Frisco, Colorado. The salary range is $31–$38.50. The role is eligible for full-time benefits and a monthly productivity-based bonus.

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 one.
Colorado Surgical Assistant License or eligibility to obtain one.
Completion of an athletic training fellowship or residency program, or at least two years of clinic and operating room experience.
Skilled understanding of anatomy, physical evaluation, surgical procedures, orthopedic recovery and rehabilitation procedures, and emergency procedures.
Ability to provide comprehensive, clear documentation in patient electronic medical records.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport, trust, confidence, and goodwill with patients.
Ability to communicate proactively and effectively with the office team and physician, and clearly with different audiences.
Logical reasoning, deductive reasoning, and inductive reasoning skills.
Ability to maintain detailed reports and use 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.
Ability to recognize when confidentiality, discretion, and judgment are needed and act appropriately.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an athletic training fellowship or residency program is highly preferred.
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.
Serve as a liaison between 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 other documentation.
Discuss patient history, examination findings, imaging, assessment, 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 patients and provide education for in-office procedures; prepare for and assist with those procedures.
Fit and educate patients on 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, calls, and questions, relay test results and recommendations, and involve the physician or other team members when needed.
Clean and maintain exam rooms and workspaces and stock medical supplies.
Clean, disinfect, and sterilize office instruments according to standardized procedures.
Coordinate with surgery schedulers and share information needed for accurate surgical setup.
Assist the physician as a first assistant, including patient setup, sterile preparation, retraction, graft preparation, wound closure, and dressing or splint application.
Provide postoperative instructions and education in the hospital or surgery center.
Follow infection-control procedures adopted by affiliated surgery centers and hospitals.
Comply with company policies and practices, protect personal identifiable information in accordance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations, and follow company safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.