Certified Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics, Longmont

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

• Minimum Qualifications: Entry Level: Bachelor’s degree. Intermediate Level: Bachelor's degree. 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. Five or more (5+) years of experience in an orthopedic/sports medicine setting providing direct patient care.
• 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 certification. National Phlebotomy certification. Surgical Assistant certification. Athletic Training Residency-trained. Bilingual, Spanish-speaking. Epic, Kronos, and Healthstream experience.