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Banner Health Corporate
Athletic Trainer Specialist
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What they do
An Athletic Trainer treats injuries and provides training to minimize the risk of injury for athletes and people playing sports. Responds when an athlete is injured on the field. Works for schools or colleges, for professional sports teams, or in physicians' offices.
$55,092 / year median in Colorado
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Primary City/State:
Greeley, Colorado Department Name:
Banner Staffing Services-WR Work Shift:
Day Job Category:
Clinical Care A rewarding career that fits your life. Banner Staffing Services offers a world of opportunities to make an impact on one of the country's leading health systems. If you're looking to leverage your abilities- you belong at Banner Staffing Services.
Location:
- Position will float between Greeley, Kersey or Windsor.
Shift:
- Shifts will vary, Monday
- Saturday, 3pm
- 6pm.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position administers athletic training services in a community or clinic setting under the supervision of a supervising physician. They also have the capability of providing support to Orthopedic Surgeons or Sports Medicine Physicians through duties as an Athletic Trainer in the physician practice. These services include, but are not limited to, school screenings, injury prevention programs, athletic consults, injury assessment, and treatment and case management of injured athletes/clients undergoing rehabilitation. This position frequently attends practices and games for area schools and athletic clubs and community athletic events. This position may also provide proper post operative wound care and education, removal of sutures and dressing changes to post-surgical patients as directed by attending physician.CORE FUNCTIONS 1.
Evaluates musculoskeletal injuries and develops treatment and exercise plans within the scope of practice of athletic training. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit. Assists providers with clinical examinations, including obtaining medical history and vitals, prepare injections, and taking necessary measurements. Instruct patients in pre- and post-operative care, proper care of casts and splints, and crutch training.
Internal customers:
All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.External Customers:
Physician offices, patient families, community/educational institution customers (administration, coaches, athletes, etc.), third party payers, medical supply companies, community and business organizations, and potential patient referral facilities.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field from an accredited university training program. Must possess knowledge of Athletic Training practices and competencies as typically acquired through three years of experience. Current Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer certification and must possess a valid athletic trainer license issued in the state of practice, if applicable. Basic Life Support ( BLS) certification. Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers. Must have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field. Current certification as an Orthopedic Technologist by the National Board of Certification for Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT) or Orthopedic Specialty Certified by (BOC). Additional related education and/or experience preferred.Estimated Pay Range:
$27.78- $46.