About the position
OCR has been the premier provider of orthopaedic care in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska for 55 years! As we continue to grow, we are looking for individuals who share our values and are looking to contribute to our mission and vision. Are you passionate about patient care, team work, and inspiring others? If so, join the specialists in the medicine of motion today! The Athletic Trainer position is responsible for coordinating the sports medicine outreach activities at an assigned high school in a cost effective manner. The Athletic Trainer also organizes and provides medical coverage at outreach events. The Athletic Trainer utilizes the outreach event coverage to increase the public’s awareness of Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates the extent of the patient’s disabilities to determine appropriate treatment programs.
- Instructs and guides professional and amateur athletes.
- Assesses physical condition and gives advice and assists with professional and amateur athletes' treatments to maintain maximum physical fitness for participation in athletic competition.
- Prescribes routine and corrective exercises to strengthen muscles.
- Uses a variety of tests, such as manual muscle test, goniometry, functional testing, and gait analysis in the treatment programs.
- Plans therapy programs and administers treatment to restore body function and strength, relieve pain and prevent disability.
- Utilizes various therapeutic techniques such as exercise programs, facilitation techniques, muscle reeducation, gait training, hydrotherapy, and electrotherapy.
- Utilizes various equipment and prosthetic and orthotic devices in the treatment programs.
- Provides and demonstrates instructions to the patient.
- Maintains medical records of evaluation, treatment, and progress of each patient.
- Orders and maintains sports outreach supplies, in coordination with the manager of purchasing.
- Tracks and maintains database of referrals from sports outreach activities.
- Coordinates medical coverage at sports outreach events.
- Develops sports outreach opportunities for Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies.
- Maintains therapy proficiency by keeping abreast of new orthopaedic procedures and therapy techniques.
- Participates in workshops, seminars, and other applicable continuing education opportunities.
- Promotes learning by staying attuned to trends and developments in therapy, especially as they relate to orthopaedics.
- Serves as a professional representative of OCR. Participates in marketing and promotion of OCR.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related field.
- One year of experience in a similar position, preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and similar computer applications.
- Ability to operate and tow sports medicine trailer (18’ or 20’ trailer attached to one-ton pickup), a plus.
- Certified Athletic Trainer by National Athletic Trainers Association.
- Current or eligible for Colorado Athletic Training Licensure.
- Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, required.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Retirement savings and profit-sharing plan participation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
- Company-sponsored events
- Annual merit increases
