Athletic Trainer - Mansfield Orthopaedics - Waterbury/Morrisville

Copley Hospital; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Copley Hospital in Waterbury, Vermont is seeking a Full-Time Athletic Trainer to support surgical teams and manage patient care at Mansfield Orthopaedics. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and relevant Vermont licenses. Responsibilities include patient navigation, clinical support, and effective communication with healthcare staff. The compensation ranges from $22-26/hour with potential bonuses for new hires. Join our team to provide top-tier patient service and support in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Vermont license as an athletic trainer.
• N.A.T.A. National Certification.
• Certification with BOC.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical and administrative tasks under physician guidance.
• Manage provider schedules to maximize patient access.
• Assist with patient navigation during surgical care.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Ensure adequate stock of appropriate supplies.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Ability to practice independently

Computer-based clinical documentation skills

Multi-tasking

Developing conditioning programs

Education

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

Job description

Overview

Copley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT, is searching for an Athletic Trainer to work directly with Surgeons, Clinic Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners at Mansfield Orthopaedics in our Waterbury location (with some staffing at the Morrisville location as needed). This AT coordinates the flow of office patients to providers and provides general support services to physicians and mid-level providers. Troubleshoots patient problems and collaborates with practice staff and other Copley managers or staff as needed. Assists with patient education regarding peri-operative/post-operative issues. Becomes familiar with all clinic-appropriate appliances. Keeps a strong focus on overall patient satisfaction.

This is a Full-Time position (PT available). Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem needs. Mansfield Orthopaedics has locations in Waterbury and Morrisville. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align.

Compensation: $22-26/hour. The posted salary range reflects compensation for candidates with limited experience. An offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market data. An offer of employment may be outside of the posted range based on those factors. External candidates, who have not worked for Copley Hospital in the past year, are eligible for a hiring bonus based on experience – bonuses for full time new hires up to $2,000. Apply today and ask our recruiter for more details!

Responsibilities

• As a physician extender, perform both clinical and administrative tasks under the guidance of the attending physician.
• Have superior knowledge of EMR to schedule appointments and manage provider schedules to maximize patient access.
• Have mastered all essential functions of the Medical Assistant Tier II job description and possess more in-depth knowledge of the subspeciality for the surgeons of the practice.
• Assist with Patient Navigation in FORCE therapeutics during a patient’s episode of surgical care.
• Troubleshoot patient concerns and collaborate with practice staff and other Copley managers or staff as needed.
• Assist with patient education regarding preoperative and post-operative issues.
• Apply experience with DME products and their application and casting specific to the surgeons.
• Work collaboratively with Medical Assistants, RNs, and Providers in all procedures appropriate for the relative clinic, providing documentation and education materials to patients when requested.
• Communicate in a clear and effective manner with all team members and know who to communicate with at the appropriate time to assist in the coordination of patient needs.
• Work with other staff to ensure adequate stock of appropriate supplies. Follow hospital policy when dealing with outside vendors and salespeople regarding new product consideration and in‑services.
• May perform appropriate and safe clinical patient treatment, including all necessary modalities and therapeutic activities as indicated by patient status.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, program accredited by CAAHEP or its successor organization.

Experience Desired

• Experience in a multi‑disciplinary rehabilitation setting.
• Experience in orthopedic clinic setting, including managing schedules and working directly with orthopedic and sports medicine physicians.

License and Certification Requirements

• Vermont license as an athletic trainer.
• N.A.T.A. National Certification.
• Certification with BOC.

Skill Requirements

• Ability to practice independently and as part of the rehabilitation team in both clinic and traditional settings, performing evaluations, treatments, prevention and conditioning tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in health‑care and education environments for athletes of all ages, individually and in teams.
• Develop, coordinate and implement prevention and conditioning programs in the community in accordance with organizational guidelines.
• Ability to multi‑task in the clinic setting to assist in coordination of clinic services; computer‑based clinical documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow regulatory and compliance standards for all patient care services, including documentation and billing.