Lead Athletic Trainer, Sports Medicine & Performance

Sportsmith; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sportsmith in Colorado Springs seeks a healthcare professional to deliver high-performance medical care as part of a multidisciplinary team, treating injuries, arranging referrals, and managing athlete health within licensure and standards.

You will support emergency planning, coordinate with USA Wrestling and USOPC staff, mentor volunteers, oversee training, and assist in planning medical services for Games and international events.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-performance medical care as a member of a multidisciplinary team in accordance with licensure, scope of practice, standards, and functions of his/her individual professional licensure, job description, and standards for appropriate practice, including clinical competency and documentation.
• Participate in the maintenance of emergency standards for Colorado Springs staff to include but not limited to, emergency equipment, emergency response management, and the Emergency Action Plan.
• Refer to and accept referrals from medical team members including physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, certified athletic trainers, USA WRESTLING and USOPC Sport Performance staff, external stakeholders, and others as appropriate. Participate in the daily care of athletes, including performance-enhancing, preventative, and routine care.
• Work collaboratively and communicate with USA WRESTLING and USOPC Sport Performance teams, USA WRESTLING staff, and coaches to implement the enhancement of athletic performance and the prevention of potential injuries through programming, technologies, and other measures, while maintaining appropriate compliance with privacy laws.
• Maintain compliance with IOC/IPC, WADA, USADA, and the Olympic & Paralympic Code in order to provide for maximum sport performance from each athlete, while maintaining knowledge of up-to-date techniques in the enhancement, prevention, and care of athletic injuries.
• Record and enter athlete medical data into electronic medical record system in a timely manner for maintenance of athlete medical records. Design and implement management plans through the use of USA WRESTLING and USOPC technology and innovation projects.
• Assist in developing and maintaining professional working relationships including Sport Performance partners, the USOPC, and outside parties.
• Attend training sessions of resident programs and training camps to monitor health and well-being of athletes. Travel as needed with the Resident or National teams, providing medical support during competitions held both nationally and internationally.
• Provide clinical oversight and communication of daily treatments performed by volunteer medical staff. Mentor entry-level contract or volunteer medical staff.
• Initiate insurance claims for athletes and collaborate with the USOPC Medical Network liaisons to coordinate medical care.
• Assist USA WRESTLING leadership in planning and executing the delivery of medical services at Games and/or international competitions.
• Work inclusively and collaboratively with fellow clinicians, high-performance staff, USA WRESTLING staff, coaches, athletes, and other staff members in regard to maintaining and enhancing the athletes’ health in support of sustainable high performance.

Job description

Sportsmith in Colorado Springs seeks a healthcare professional to deliver high-performance medical care as part of a multidisciplinary team, treating injuries, arranging referrals, and managing athlete health within licensure and standards.

You will support emergency planning, coordinate with USA Wrestling and USOPC staff, mentor volunteers, oversee training, and assist in planning medical services for Games and international events.