Clinical Athletic Trainer

Job Overview The primary responsibilities for the Clinical Athletic Trainer are to provide support in physician and physician assistant (PA-C) orthopedic or sports medicine clinics, providing direct patient care, including injury evaluation, rehabilitation, and casting and bracing. They enhance clinical efficiency by managing patient flow, documenting histories, and assisting physicians with procedures. The Athletic Trainer I is an entry level position in a Career Advancement Program (CAP). 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location/Dept: Sports Medicine Job Details: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits Shift: M-F with minimal night and weekend/holiday event coverage as directed by management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinates and communicates with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members to ensure excellent customer service and continuity and quality of care. Perform administrative and clerical responsibilities necessary for effective and efficient clinic flow. 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 enter appropriate imaging orders, other referrals, and/or medications. Document patient visits in Electronic Medical Records (e.g., Epic), manage referrals, and assist with scheduling. Maintains clinic flow between all areas of the clinic, patient brace/crutch fitting, casting, splinting, and bracing for musculoskeletal injuries and product education at the direction of providers instruction. In certain specialties, may Assist orthopedic surgeons during surgical procedures, ensuring all instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and prepared. Communicate and educate patients on plan of care, such as inquiries about treatments, therapies, pre- and post-operative care and expected outcomes. Provides event coverage. Athletic Trainers in the clinical setting provide occasional medical coverage at outside games and tournaments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or a related field. Master's degree preferred. Experience: Minimum of 3 years in the clinical setting strongly preferred. Preferred qualifications include residency trained athletic trainer and previous knowledge of pediatric conditions. 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, Surgical Assist License needed only if active role in the operating room Salary Information Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $60,667.08 to $91,000.63 Benefits Information Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career. As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an 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. Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year. EEO Statement It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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Estimated Close Date 10/30/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Children's Hospital Colorado