Athletic Trainer
Description:
Are you passionate about serving patients in an inspiring work environment alongside talented people? Get moving with OCR! With over 50 years in business, we are the premier provider of orthopedic care in the tri state region. Our organization continues to grow and we are looking for individuals who share our mission.
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Provide daily athletic training coverage for practices and events
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Maintains medical records of evaluation, treatment, and progress of each athlete.
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Promotes learning by staying attuned to trends and developments in athletic training, especially as they relate to orthopaedics.
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Serves as a professional representative of OCR. Participates in marketing and promotion of OCR.
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related field.
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One year of experience in a similar position, preferred.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and similar computer applications.
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Ability to operate and tow sports medicine trailer (18’ or 20’ trailer attached to one-ton pickup), a plus.
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Certified Athletic Trainer by National Athletic Trainers Association.
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Current or eligible for Colorado Athletic Training Licensure.
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Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, required.
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Core competencies in job knowledge, customer service, communication, adaptability, dependability, initiative, planning/organizing, ethics, and confidentiality.
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Acceptable motor vehicle driving history, valid and free from restrictions, and must have a valid driver’s license and appropriate vehicle insurance coverage. Ability to travel between all OCR locations. May be assigned to drive OCR owned one-ton pickup with or without a 18 or 20 foot trailer to outreach events.
Physical Requirements
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The employee must be able to complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including other people walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls up to 8 hours per day. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
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The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. The employee will regularly assist patients in turning or arising from exam table; may occasionally push wheelchair patients and may assist patients in arising from and returning to wheelchair.
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
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Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
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Life and AD&D Insurance
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Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
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Retirement savings and profit sharing plan participation
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Employee Assistance Program
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Continuing Medical Education (depending on position)
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Paid Time Off
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status, and a waiting period may apply.
Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. OCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person’s race, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other protected status.
Posting Information
Posting Date:
August 10, 2023
Location:
Longmont
Department:
Sports Medicine
Job Information
Pay Rate:
$50,000 - $65,000/per year, commensurate with experience
