Athletic Trainer Medical Office I - Hand Clinic

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employer matching 403(b)

Job summary

UCHealth Hand Clinic in Aurora, CO is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide direct patient care in an onsite orthopedic setting. This full-time role supports providers, assesses patient needs, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree, NATA-BOC certification, Colorado LAT licensure, and BLS. One year of orthopedic patient care is required; commitment to ongoing education is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related field with continuing education in the area.
• NATA-BOC certification and Colorado LAT licensure.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Minimum 1 year of orthopedic patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, implements and coordinates patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition; collaborates across disciplines as needed and coordinates patient care.
• Assists the physician and APP in the planned care; measures and applies casts, splints, braces, and ambulatory devices.
• Provides clinical education and guidance to patients and families about procedures and plan of care.
• Exhibits critical thinking and decisive judgement; works in fast-paced settings with minimal supervision.

Skills

Athletic training

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

NATA-BOC Certification

Colorado LAT Licensure

Job description

Description

Location:

UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion - Aurora, CO

Department:

Hand Clinic

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift:

Days

Pay:

$25.80 - $38.70 / 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

Provides direct patient care, in a medical/physician office setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, implements and coordinates patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Collaborates as needed across disciplines and serves as a liaison to coordinate patient care.
• Assists the physician and advanced practice provider in the prescribed plan of care. Measures, applies and adjusts casts, splints, braces and ambulatory assistive devices.
• Provides clinical education and expert guidance to patients and families as it pertains to procedures and plan of care.
• 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

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree. Continuing education in the field.
• 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). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
• Minimum Experience: 1 year of experience in an orthopedic setting providing direct patient care. Experience working in conjunction with orthopedic/sports medicine physicians.
• 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.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

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.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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