Athletic Trainer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Certification by and in good standing with The Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer.
• Licensure with the State of Colorado as an Athletic Trainer.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross healthcare provider-level CPR certification.
• Maintains all required licensure and certifications for the position.
• Must be able to work in person.
• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• 1 year of experience in an orthopedic setting providing direct patient care.
• Experience working in conjunction with orthopedic/sports medicine physicians.
• Advanced Casting Technician.
• National Phlebotomy Certification.
• Orthopedic Tech Certified.
• Surgical Assist.
• Athletic Training Residency trained.
• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking.
• Epic, Kronos, and Healthstream experience.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms and readies them for physicians: Takes vital signs, records medical history/symptoms, patient progress, physical exam, and any special tests as deemed appropriate by Provider.
• At the direction of the Provider: Performs patient education, calls in pharmacy refills, assists with appointments, or arranges follow-up tests or admissions.
• Completes appropriate forms and referrals.
• Performs Clinic Preparation: Obtains all special study reports and physical therapy progress reports prior to physician visit; as needed, scan reports into Epic.
• Scrubs clinic schedule at least 48 hours prior, for scheduling errors; contact patients to reschedule/obtain additional information.
• Assists in the provision of patient equipment and materials by obtaining insurance authorizations for products and supplies provided.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service