Athletic Trainer Orthopedics

3 weeks ago

Grand Junction, United States Intermountain Health Full time
Athletic Trainer Orthopedics at Intermountain Health summary:

The Athletic Trainer Orthopedics role involves providing outreach athletic training services in secondary schools and outpatient orthopedic practices. Under a Sports Medicine Physician's supervision, the trainer assesses sports injuries, develops rehabilitation programs, and educates athletes on injury prevention and management. This position also entails collaborating with healthcare providers and participating in community sporting events to promote health and wellness.

Job Description:

This job role will entail the Athletic Trainer splitting time between providing outreach athletic training services at the secondary school setting/outpatient orthopedic practice.

Under the direction of a Sports Medicine Physician, the Athletic Trainer will assist in evaluation and treatment of all musculoskeletal injuries and sports related injuries. While at the secondary school the Athletic Trainer's assignment will be to support the medical needs of the school while promoting Intermountain Sports Medicine Programs. The position will provide athletic training coverage, both 'onthe-field' and in the training room for injured athletes during practices and events. Such duties may also extend to assist other local high schools and college settings, community sporting events, and regional sporting camps/activities. Understanding that this position will have variable hours.

Job Essentials

  • Assesses patients to determine modifications of therapy and treatment needs in consultation with physician or physical therapist.

  • Develops exercise programs that appropriately addresses patient's short and long term goals.

  • Demonstrate and help patients execute prescribed therapeutic exercises per physician protocols or physical therapist directions.

  • Monitors patient's response to treatment.

  • Educates patients regarding exercise program, health needs, and risks.

  • Coordinates care with other patient care providers as appropriate.

  • Completes appropriate documentation including reports, treatments, intake forms, message logs etc.

  • Cleans, maintains, and inspects exercise equipment. Reports repair and maintenance needs.

  • Actively engages in marketing and community educational programs.

  • Provides Certified Athletic Trainer services as assigned: Work closely with physician to facilitate post-operative care and injury treatment/rehabilitation.

  • Educate patients on injuries, diagnosis and post-operative care and attend to patient questions/messages for physician.

  • Perform the following duties for patients:  Casting, Splinting, Brace fitting, Wound care and bandaging, Taking vitals, drawing up medications, perform testing for illnesses such as flu, strep etc.

  • Assist with procedures and concussion treatments.

  • File paperwork correctly and obtain prior authorizations on certain procedures and surgery.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Current license as an Athletic Trainer in state of practice.
  • National athletic trainer certification.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
  • Experience in a variety of computer programs including data bases, word processing, and internet.
  • Related working experience, preferred
     

Physical Requirements:

Carrying, crawling, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking.

Location:

Rocky Mountain Orthopedics

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$23.25 - $35.89

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


All positions subject to close without notice.


Keywords:

athletic trainer, sports medicine, musculoskeletal injuries, rehabilitation, exercise program, patient education, sports injuries, community engagement, orthopedics, healthcare service

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