Job Description:Under the direction of a Sports Medicine Physician, theAthletic Trainer will assist in evaluation and treatment of allmusculoskeletal injuries and sports related injuries.
Job Essentials
Assesses patients to determine modifications of therapy and treatment needs inconsultation with physician or physical therapist.
Develops exercise programs that appropriately addresses patient's short andlong term goals.
Demonstrate and help patients execute prescribed therapeutic exercises perphysician protocols or physical therapist directions.
Monitors patient's response to treatment.
Educates patients regarding exercise program, health needs, and risks.
Coordinates care with other patient care providers as appropriate.
Completes appropriate documentation including reports, treatments, intakeforms, message logs etc.
Cleans, maintains, and inspects exercise equipment. Reports repair andmaintenance needs.
Actively engages in marketing and community educational programs.
Provides Certified Athletic Trainer services as assigned: Work closely withphysician to facilitate post-operative care and injurytreatment/rehabilitation
Educate patients on injuries, diagnosis and post-operative care and attendto patient questions/messages for physician.
Perform the following duties for patients: Casting, Splinting, Bracefitting, Wound care and bandaging, Taking vitals, drawing upmedications, perform testing for illnesses such as flu, strep etc.
Assist with procedures and concussion treatments.
File paperwork correctly and obtain prior authorizations on certain proceduresand surgery.
Minimum QualificationsCurrent license as an Athletic Trainer in state of practice.National athletic trainer certification.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.Experience in a variety of computer programs including data bases, wordprocessing, and internet.Related working experience, preferred
Physical Requirements:Carrying, crawling, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity,pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling,standing, and w
Anticipated job posting close date:02/02/2024
Location:Rocky Mountain Orthopedics
Work City:Grand Junction
Work State:Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly ratedependent upon experience.$21.59 - $37.12
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