Athletic Trainer Orthopedics

Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: March 3, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description:This job role will entail the Athletic Trainer splitting time between providing outreach athletic training services at the secondary school setting/outpatient orthopedic practice.

Under the direction of a Sports Medicine Physician, the Athletic Trainer will assist in evaluation and treatment of all musculoskeletal injuries and sports related injuries. While at the secondary school the Athletic Trainer's assignment will be to support the medical needs of the school while promoting Intermountain Sports Medicine Programs. The position will provide athletic training coverage, both 'onthe-field' and in the training room for injured athletes during practices and events. Such duties may also extend to assist other local high schools and college settings, community sporting events, and regional sporting camps/activities. Understanding that this position will have variable hours.Posting Specifics

• Shift Details: Full-time; 40 hours/week
• Location: Rocky Mountain OrthopedicsIn Grand Junction, you're surrounded by countless outdoor activities (see Colorado National Monument), near access to world-class ski resorts (Aspen and Snowmass), and 3 National parks (Arches, Canyonlands, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison) while being in a community that is home to 30 wineries and tasting rooms. With 300 days of sunshine and four seasons, Grand Junction's a wonderful place to live.Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients? Join our dedicated team as an Athletic Trainer! We are seeking a compassionate and skilled professional to help our patients achieve their fullest potential through innovative and personalized therapy. If you are committed to fostering growth and development in a supportive and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the "Power of We."As an Athletic Trainer at Rocky Mountain Orthopedics, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:
  • Competent Services: Assessing patients to determine modifications of therapy and treatment needs in consultation with physicians or physical therapists. Developing exercise programs that appropriately address patients' short and long-term goals. Demonstrating and helping patients execute prescribed therapeutic exercises per physician protocols or physical therapist directions. Monitoring patients' responses to treatment. Educating patients regarding exercise programs, health needs, and risks. Coordinating care with other patient care providers as appropriate.
  • Documentation and Maintenance: Completing appropriate documentation including reports, treatments, intake forms, message logs, etc. Cleaning, maintaining, and inspecting exercise equipment. Reporting repair and maintenance needs. Actively engaging in marketing and community educational programs.
  • Certified Athletic Trainer Services: Providing Certified Athletic Trainer services as assigned. Working closely with physicians to facilitate post-operative care and injury treatment/rehabilitation. Educating patients on injuries, diagnosis, and post-operative care and attending to patient questions/messages for physicians. Performing duties for patients such as casting, splinting, brace fitting, wound care and bandaging, taking vitals, drawing up medications, and performing tests for illnesses such as flu and strep. Assisting with procedures and concussion treatments. Filing paperwork correctly and obtaining prior authorizations on certain procedures and surgeries.Minimum Qualifications
    • Current license as an Athletic Trainer in the state of practice.
    • National athletic trainer certification.
    • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
    • Experience in a variety of computer programs including databases, word processing, and internet.
    • Related working experience, preferred.Physical Requirements: Carrying, crawling, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking. Location:Rocky Mountain OrthopedicsWork City:Grand JunctionWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $23.25 - $35.89 We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice.

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