What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Certified Athletic Trainer, Full-Time position at Community Hospital?
Work Schedule: Exempt
Location: This position is in the field 100% of the time and will be performing duties at Colorado Mesa University.
Responsibilities:
- Field liaison between patient, medical assistant, physical therapist, other athletic trainers, physician, physician assistant, or physician office staff.
- Assists with communication and coordination of medical care between the athletic training departments, physician offices, departments of the hospital, and additional sites as needed.
- Coordinates and implements injury prevention programs and customized preventative strategies and programs for each patient/athlete.
- Minimizes risk of injury through awareness, education, and prevention strategies.
- Supervises, instructs, and participates in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for all sports teams and provides emergency treatment and consultation to them.
- Supervises and coordinates results of pre-season medical examinations in consultation with physicians to establish improved rehabilitation and conditioning programs for athletes.
- Observes practice sessions for the assigned athletic teams, and discuss possible modifications of schedules or routines with the coaching staff to reduce the risk of injuries.
- Responds to athletes injured at sporting events, evaluates injuries, assures proper medical care, arranges for transportation if needed, and assists until emergency staff takes over care.
- Monitors practices and games, making necessary decisions for the proper care of athletes.
- Interacts with student athletic population, apply sound decision-making skills, be able to react to emergency situations, and apply good judgment in crisis situations.
- Aids providers with procedures or care as needed.
- Works as “float” to other physicians/provider teams when needed.
- Maintains medical records of injuries, evaluation and treatment for all athletes.
- Assists with community outreach events as assigned by the Director/Manager.
- Travel may be required.
Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field.
- Certificate from the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
- Current Colorado Clinical Athletic Trainer Certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification upon hire.
Compensation:
- $31.00 - 35.65 per hour, depending on education and experience.
- Bonus: $3,000
- Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available.
Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increases, market adjustments, recognition bonuses and other forms of discretionary compensation may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.
Benefits:
Employees are eligible to participate in an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, education assistance, 403(b) with employer matching, and more. Eligibility is based on employment status. Details regarding specific benefit you may be eligible for will be discussed during the hiring process.
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