Certified Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics, Inverness

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 Provider.
• Performs patient education, calls in pharmacy refills, assists with appointments, or arranges for follow-up tests or admissions.
• Completes appropriate forms and referral.
• Performs Clinic Preparation: Obtains all special study reports and physical therapy progress reports prior to physician visit; as needed, scans reports into Epic.
• Scrubbs clinic schedule at least 48 hours prior, for scheduling errors; contacts patients to reschedule/obtain additional information.
• Aids in the provision of patient equipment and materials by obtaining insurance authorizations for products and supplies provided.

Qualifications

• Entry Level: Bachelor’s degree. Two to four (2-4) years of experience in an orthopedic/sports medicine setting, providing direct patient care.
• Intermediate Level: Bachelor's degree. Four to six (4-6) years of experience in an orthopedic/sports medicine setting, providing direct patient care.
• Senior Level: Bachelor's degree. Five or more (5+) years of experience in an orthopedic/sports medicine setting, providing direct patient care.

Why Join Us

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.

Conditions of Employment

• 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 the American Red Cross healthcare provider level CPR certification.
• Maintains all required licensure and certifications for the position.
• Ability to work in-person.
• Ability to travel to alternate locations as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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