College Athletic Trainer

Community Hospital, CO; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Free Parking

Paid time off

Education assistance

403(b) with employer matching

Wellness Program

Job summary

Community Hospital in Grand Junction, CO seeks an Outreach Certified Athletic Trainer to serve as a liaison among patients, medical staff, and athletic teams. The role emphasizes injury prevention, coordination of care, and emergency response on-site at CMU Sports - Club Sports.

The candidate must hold a Master’s Degree in Athletic Training, NATABOC certification, and BLS certification. The position offers an exempt, full-time scope with potential relocation considerations and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Athletic Training is required.
• NATABOC certification is required.
• BLS Certification upon hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between patient, medical staff, therapists, athletic trainers, physician, or physician office staff.
• Coordinate and communicate medical care between athletic training departments, physician offices, hospital departments, and other sites as needed.
• Develop and implement injury prevention programs and customized strategies for each athlete.
• Minimize injury risk through education and prevention efforts.
• Supervise and participate in prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for teams; provide emergency treatment as needed.

Education

Master's Degree in Athletic Training

Job description

• Position: Outreach Certified Athletic Trainer
• Job Type: Exempt
• Schedule: 1 year
• Location: CMU Sports - Club Sports

Responsibilities:

• Liaison between patient, medical assistant, physical therapist, other athletic trainers, physician, physician assistant, or physician office staff.
• Assists with communication and coordination of medical care between the athletic training departments, physician offices, departments of the hospital, and additional sites as needed.
• Coordinates and implements injury prevention programs and customized preventative strategies and programs for each patient/athlete.
• Minimizes risk of injury through awareness, education, and prevention strategies.
• Supervises, instructs, and participates in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for all sports teams and provides emergency treatment and consultation to them.
• Supervises and coordinates results of pre-season medical examinations in consultation with physicians to establish improved rehabilitation and conditioning programs for athletes.
• Observes practice sessions for the assigned athletic teams, and discuss possible modifications of schedules or routines with the coaching staff to reduce the risk of injuries.
• Responds to athletes injured at sporting events, evaluates injuries, assures proper medical care, arranges for transportation if needed, and assists until emergency staff takes over care.
• Monitors practices and games, making necessary decisions for the proper care of athletes.
• Interacts with student athletic population, apply sound decision-making skills, be able to react to emergency situations, and apply good judgment in crisis situations.
• Aids providers with procedures or care as needed.
• Works as "float" to other physicians/provider teams when needed.
• Maintains medical records of injuries, evaluation and treatment for all athletes.
• Assists with community outreach events as assigned by the Director/Manager
• Travel may be required

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Athletic Training required.
• Certificate from the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification upon hire.

Compensation:

• $31.00 - $35.65 per hour, depending on education and experience.
• Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available.
• Life Insurance
• Free Parking
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• 403(b) with employer matching
• Wellness Program
• Additional benefits based on employment status

Additional Information:

• Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.
• Work Location: In-person/onsite
• Application Deadline: Posting will remain open until August 31, 2026

Community Hospital recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, Community Hospital is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. Community Hospital does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better in Other.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Athletic Trainer

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