Certified Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics, Longmont

Job Summary:

The Certified Athletic Trainer provides high-quality support to physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) in meeting the operational needs of the practice and the medical needs of the patient. The ATC assesses and evaluates patient conditions, and then plans, implements, provides, monitors, evaluates, and documents patient care in a manner according to ATC scope and standards.

Key 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 the Provider.

• At the direction of the Provider: Performs patient education, calling in pharmacy refills, assisting with appointments, or arranging for 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, scans reports into Epic.

• Scrubs clinic schedule at least 48 hours prior for scheduling errors; contacts patients to reschedule/obtain additional information.

• Assists in the provision of patient equipment and materials by obtaining insurance authorizations for products and supplies provided.

Work Location:

Onsite– this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Longmont, CO.

Why Join Us:

Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include, but are not limited to, Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more!

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% 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: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Entry Level:

• Bachelor’s degree.

  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

Intermediate Level:

• Bachelor's degree.

  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

• Two to four (2-4) years of experience in an orthopedic/sports medicine setting providing direct patient care OR the completion of a recognized AT residency program.

Senior Level:

• Bachelor's degree.

  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

• Five or more (5+) years of experience in an orthopedic/sports medicine setting providing direct patient care.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.

• One (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.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

• 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 position.

• Must be able to work in-person.

• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.