Athletic Trainer Community - PRN

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

UCHealth University of Colorado Health seeks a Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) for an onsite PRN flex role in Englewood, CO. The incumbent will manage injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation for athletes across levels, coordinating with physicians and athletic staff.

Required: LAT licensure in Colorado, NATA-BOC certification, BLS, and a Bachelor's degree; Master’s degree preferred. Orthopedic patient-care experience is a plus; compensation ranges hourly based on experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Athletic Trainer with LAT licensure in Colorado.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• NATA-BOC certification.
• BLS/CPR certification required; valid through sixty days after hire.
• Preferred: 1 year orthopedic setting experience with direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepares athletes for practice or competition.
• Evaluates and manages injuries; determines referrals; maintains medical files.
• Implements treatment and rehabilitation programs under physician supervision.
• Develops conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and decisive judgement; able to work with minimal supervision.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

NATA-BOC certification

Colorado LAT licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Description

Location:UCHealth UCHlth Stead Hawkins Clin Denv, US:CO:Englewood

Department:Cherry Creek School District

Work Schedule:PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift:Flex

Pay:$24.11 - $36.17 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary: Recognizes, manages, and rehabilitates injuries to professional, amateur and recreational athletes. Provides techniques for prevention of injuries.

Responsibilities

• Prepares athletes for practice or competition.
• Evaluates and manages injuries and determines whether a referral is necessary. Maintains a medical file on each athlete and acts as a liaison between the physician and the athlete.
• Implements treatment and rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a physician.
• Develops conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Licensed Athletic Trainer Certified Athletic Trainer
• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree. Continuing education in the field. Preferred: Master's degree. Required Licensure/Certification: Certification by The Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (NATA-BOC). Licensure with the State of Colorado (DORA) as an Athletic Trainer (LAT).
• Minimum Experience: None Required.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience in an orthopedic setting providing direct patient care. Experience working in conjunction with orthopedic/sports medicine physicians.
• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
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Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

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