Certified Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics

Job Summary

The Certified Athletic Trainer provides high-quality support to physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) in meeting the operational needs of the practice and the medical needs of the patient. The ATC assesses and evaluates patient conditions, and then plans, implements, provides, monitors, evaluates, and documents patient care in a manner according to ATC scope and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms and readies them for physicians: Takes vital signs, records medical history/symptoms, patient progress, physical exam, and any special tests as deemed appropriate by Provider.
• At the direction of the Provider: Performs patient education, calling in pharmacy refills, assisting with appointments, or arranging for follow-up tests or admissions.
• Completes appropriate forms and referral.
• Performs Clinic Preparation: Obtains all special study reports and physical therapy progress reports prior to physician visit; as needed, scans reports into Epic.
• Scrubs clinic schedule at least 48 hours prior, for scheduling errors; contacts patients to reschedule/obtain additional information.
• Assists in the provision of patient equipment and materials by obtaining insurance authorizations for products and supplies provided.

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Inverness, CO.