Athletic Trainer

Posting Specifics:

• Benefits Eligible: Yes

• Shift Details: Full-time (40 hrs) with rotating Saturdays and strong team support.

• Unit/Location: Rocky Mountain Orthopedics - Grand Junction, CO

Step into a dynamic role that blends clinical expertise with outdoor adventure! As an Athletic Trainer, you'll deliver hands-on care in our Ortho Clinic while providing top-tier sports medicine coverage atPowderhorn Ski ResortandCaprock Academy. Based in beautiful Grand Junction, you'll enjoy access to world-class hiking, biking, and skiing right in your backyard. Join a collaborative team with strong support, ongoing training, excellent retention, and fun perks like holiday parties. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills—new grads welcome to apply and make an impact from day one!

Job Essentials

• Assesses patients to determine modifications of therapy and treatment needs in consultation with physician or physical therapist.

• Develops exercise programs that appropriately addresses patient's short and long term goals.

• Demonstrate and help patients execute prescribed therapeutic exercises per physician 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, intake forms, message logs etc.

• Cleans, maintains, and inspects exercise equipment. Reports repair and maintenance needs.

• Actively engages in marketing and community educational programs.

• Provides Certified Athletic Trainer services as assigned: Work closely with physician to facilitate post-operative care and injury treatment/rehabilitation.

• Educate patients on injuries, diagnosis and post-operative care and attend to patient questions/messages for physician.

• Perform the following duties for patients:  Casting, Splinting, Brace fitting, Wound care and bandaging, Taking vitals, drawing up medications, perform testing for illnesses such as flu, strep etc.

• Assist with procedures and concussion treatments.

• File paperwork correctly and obtain prior authorizations on certain procedures and surgery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current 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, word processing, and internet. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Related working experience.