Athletic Trainer PRN

About the role

The primary responsibilities for the Athletic Trainer are to provide superior rehabilitative care to injured athletes and patients, educate the public on injury prevention, rehabilitation, wellness and other health-related issues, and maintain the highest standards of care to student athletes under the direction of the team physician. The Athletic Trainer I is an entry level position in a Career Advancement Program (CAP). Team members in this position may work in a clinical setting or an outreach setting. In a clinical setting, the Athletic Trainer I performs orthopedic evaluation of patients and communicates findings. In an outreach setting, the Athletic Trainer I provides daily medical coverage for trainings, practices and events. As an entry level position, team members in this position receive direct supervision and guidance from higher level Athletic Trainers, supervisors and/or providers regarding proper documentation in medical notes, medical terminology, use of “dot phrases”, relationship building and time management.

The PRN Athletic Trainer position is an as needed role that supports our club and high school outreach partnerships. The PRN Athletic Trainer will provide onsite medical coverage for practices, games, tournaments, and special events within our outreach network. Coverage needs primarily occur during evenings and weekends, with additional opportunities throughout the summer. We support a high volume of tournaments during the summer, along with large events scheduled year round. Large events frequently include track meets, cross country meets, wrestling meets, and soccer and hockey tournaments. Summer tournament coverage may fall on weekdays, weeknights, or weekends depending on event schedules. This position is not full time and does not include any clinic based responsibilities. All necessary supplies and equipment are provided.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a liaison between family physicians and/or specialists and the school district, athletes and their parents. Also, coordinates care between parents, medical assistants, physicians and/or physician office staff.
• In a clinical setting, performs orthopedic evaluation of patients and communicates findings.
• Under direct supervision, documents and edits medical notes. Takes medical histories following established standards and guidelines. Follows providers’ standing orders to order appropriate imaging.
• In an outreach setting, provides daily medical coverage for trainings, practices, and events following sports medicine standards and best practices. Including but not limited to providing pre-game and pre-practice taping and preparation of athletes.
• Communicates confidentially with athletes, parents, athletic director(s), coaches and physicians regarding athletes’ playing status and ability to return to competition.
• Maintains accurate records of injuries and treatments. Maintains appropriate general treatment orders to be reviewed annually and approved by the team physician.
• Provides patient and community education in the areas of sports injury prevention and care.
• Provides athletic training services for all home athletic contests and away games as directed. This includes athletic contests held on the weekend and/or in the evenings. If a conflict arises between an away varsity football game and a home contest, the varsity football event takes priority.
• Provides event coverage. Athletic Trainers in an outreach setting provide occasional medical coverage at outside games, practices, and tournaments.
• Develops and maintains a budget for the athletic training program supply management.
• Maintains clinic flow between all areas of the clinic, patient brace/crutch fitting and product education.
• Stocks clinical rooms with appropriate supplies.
• Retrieves prescribed medications from Omnicell for provider performed injections and prepares the patient and sterile field without participating in medication preparation or administration.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification(s): Certified as an Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers. Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Licensure(s): State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) License for Athletic Trainer.

Pay

Hourly Range: $26.34 to $39.51. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Schedule

PRN - as needed. Shift varies based on needs of department. Coverage needs primarily occur during evenings and weekends, with additional opportunities throughout the summer. Summer tournament coverage may fall on weekdays, weeknights, or weekends depending on event schedules.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package including base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program.
• Annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
• Annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.