Athletic Trainer II

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Athletic Trainer II, you will be responsible for direct patient contact primarily for the evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology consistent with the scope and practice of athletic training clinical competencies as defined by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) and state practice acts.

Every day, your job settings can include health care clinics, secondary schools, youth sports clubs, collegiate athletics, and/or professional clubs. You will apply your specialized expertise to assess injuries, provide immediate care, develop rehabilitation plans, and educate patients on injury prevention, all while adhering to the highest professional standards and state regulations.

To be successful in your role, you will meticulously provide direct patient care, focusing on the evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology in diverse settings. You will demonstrate exceptional clinical competency, a patient-centered approach, and the ability to adapt your skills across various athletic environments to ensure optimal patient recovery and athletic performance.

• Completes evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology consistent with the scope and practice.
• Participates in the daily care of athletes, including injury prevention, injury evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, injury rehabilitation and reconditioning, organization, and administration.
• Collaborate with sports medicine team in order to develop and implement comprehensive best practices for injury prevention, injury evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, injury rehabilitation and reconditioning, organization, and administration.
• Works with sports medicine team, school administration, school health programs, and coaches to manage concussions, including coordinating neurocognitive testing, managing return to play criteria, and supervising graded exertion protocols.
• Communicates with students, parents, coach, administration, and sports medicine team as appropriate about student conditions.
• Perform clinical skills and delegated tasks within the scope of practice of a certified athletic trainer.

$400/month Summit County housing stipend available for full time residents of Summit, Park, Eagle, Grand, Clear Creek or Lake Counties.  Must work at least 80% physically on-site at facility in Summit County and full time or part time status (PRN ineligible).  More details available upon offer.**

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's Degree - CAATE accredited professional Athletic Training program. Bachelor's in Athletic traning or related field.
• Two (2) years of athletic training experience.
• Board Certified Athletic Trainer Certification - Athletic Trainer Registration/Licensure to be obtained prior to start of athletic coverage.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association with 90 days of hire.
• Current valid driver's license.
• Must be willing and able to travel and work irregular hours.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population including but not limited to, athletes, coaches, administrative staff, physicians, volunteers and other medical personnel.

Where You’ll Work

St. Anthony Summit Hospital is a Level III trauma center serviced by Flight For Life® Colorado. We are nationally recognized as a multiple-time recipient of the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience, and we were named a Top 100 Hospital in the U.S. by IBM Watson Health in 2018. We also are a Pathway to Excellence-designated hospital, recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as being one of the best hospitals for nurses to work. We provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Summit County and the surrounding region, including surgical, emergency/trauma, critical care, birth center, orthopedics, breast care, digital mammography, breast MRI, radiology and imaging, infusion therapy, nuclear medicine, cardiology, oncology, Summit Sleep Disorders Center, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), gastroenterology and Total Joint Replacement. We proudly provide convenient care where you live, work and play - that's why visitors and residents alike can count on us for emergent and urgent medical services. In addition to 24/7, Level III emergency care at St. Anthony-Summit Hospital in Frisco, we have three emergency mountain clinics at the base of the Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone resorts, as well as urgent care and primary care available from CMG High Country Healthcare clinics in Frisco, Breckenridge and Silverthorne.