Athletic Trainer Community I

Description

Location : UCHealth Grandview Hospital - Colorado Springs, CO

Department : SRSS Athletic Trainers

FTE : Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift : Flex

Pay : $24.11 - $36.17 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary :

Recognizes, manages, and rehabilitates injuries to professional, amateur and recreational athletes. Provides techniques for prevention of injuries.

Responsibilities :

Prepares athletes for practice or competition.

Evaluates and manages injuries and determines whether a referral is necessary. Maintains a medical file on each athlete and acts as a liaison between the physician and the athlete.

Implements treatment and rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a physician.

Develops conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements :

• Minimum Required Education : Bachelor's degree. Continuing education in the field. Preferred : Master's degree.
• Required Licensure / Certification : Certification by The Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (NATA-BOC). Licensure with the State of Colorado (DORA) as an Athletic Trainer (LAT). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
• Minimum Experience : None Required. Preferred : 1 year of experience in an orthopedic setting providing direct patient care. Experience working in conjunction with orthopedic / sports medicine physicians.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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