ATC Community Outreach Aspen High School at The Steadman Clinic

Aspen, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Athletic Training, Emergency Care, Concussion Management, Documentation, Injury Prevention, Communication, Teaching, Rehabilitation Programs, Budget Management, Community Outreach, Patient-Centered Care, SafeSport Certification, Mental Health First Aid, CPR Certification, Data Collection, Team Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Summary The athletic trainer will be responsible for the sports medicine program and coverage of all high school athletic department activities at Aspen High School (AHS). The athletic trainer will provide Athletic Training Services to student athletes under the direction of the Medical Director or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with state athletic training practice act. The athletic trainer will play a vital role in the communication and relationship between The Steadman Clinic, Aspen School District, Aspen High School and the community. Additional job responsibilities will include athletic training coverage as needed and assigned by the director of athletic training for the outreach program, teaching and lecturing for sports medicine/health/anatomy & physiology/strength & conditioning in the school and community, and development and implementing a student athletic training program. Position includes frequent evening and weekend coverage for high school athletics and community outreach coverage year-round. Work hours are outside the standard daytime schedule. Work schedule requires travel that is outside the standard daytime schedule. Position includes coverage of high school home practices during the weekdays, home games, football home and away games, hockey home games and post-season (playoff) travel as needed. Position includes additional sports medicine/first aid/marketing event coverage as assigned by director of athletic training. The Certified Athletic Trainer, Aspen High School requires intermediate / advanced ATC experience and with the expectation of operating with advanced level skills and knowledge, independent execution, execution of complex tasks, with high impact on athlete/patient care. Major Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions: High School Athletic Coverage Provide daily athletic training services to student-athletes participating in CHSAA athletics Provide emergency care and first aid Concussion management program including, education, prevention program, evaluation, documentation, referrals, management, protocol updates, return to play progression and communication Documentation of all injuries, treatments, return to play progressions, referrals, rehabilitation, health records and communication Research data collection Injury prevention, management and treatment Demonstrate and documenting value of athletic training position thru revenue tracking and reimbursement Communication with athletes, parents, medical director, healthcare professionals and school staff and administers (HIPPA and FERPA compliant) Supply and budget management Organizing and assisting with pre-participation physicals Comply with policies and procedures Develop rehabilitation, return to play and strength and conditioning programs Manage and document injury/illness referrals Athletic Training Outreach Coverage Provide athletic training coverage for outreach program as needed and scheduled by Director of Athletic Training. Includes early morning, evenings, weekend, and holiday coverage. Must be willing and able to travel and work irregular hours and shifts Travel to games/events outside of standard daytime schedule, including early mornings and late evenings. Utilize injury tracking software for proper and timely documentation of all injuries and treatments Provide patient-centered care to athletes/participants according to all policies and procedures written in the athletic training handbook and organizers policies and procedures Effective and timely communication with other staff athletic trainers, physical therapist, patient’s families, school and organizations regarding injuries and treatments Provide first aid and emergency care Provide athletic training services Manage participant/athlete referrals Community Outreach and Marketing Teaching/lecturing at high schools as assigned Community based lectures on a variety of sports medicine topics Develop, implement, manage and mentor student athletic training program Positively represent The Steadman Clinic at events Community Outreach and Marketing Teaching/lecturing at high schools as assigned Community based lectures on a variety of sports medicine topics Develop, implement, manage and mentor student athletic training program Positively represent The Steadman Clinic at events Administrative duties: Organizing and assisting with pre-participation physicals Document all patient encounters Maintaining and organizing documentation related to past medical history, pre-participation physicals, emergency contacts, and injury tracking software Injury reporting/data collection both internally and externally using appropriate communication chain, and in compliance with national and international regulations Create and maintain emergency action plans at all events and venues Organize and lead interdisciplinary team meetings concentrating on individualized health, safety, and progression of athletes Create safe and inclusive environments for athletes Requirements Knowledge, Experience, and Skill Requirements: Master’s degree in athletic training or related field, highly preferred BOC Certified Athletic Trainer, in good standing Current Colorado state licensed athletic trainer, valid with DORA, or the ability to obtain license prior to start date CPR/BLS for healthcare providers SafeSport Certification (Core Training and Health Professional) Experience in lecturing/teaching Experience with concussion management and maintaining compliance of protocols. Experience working and managing high-injury risk athletes FMS Level-1 and NASM-PES or NSCA-CSCS, highly preferred Mental Health First Aid Must maintain a professional attitude towards patients and an excellent and collegial working relationship with other Steadman Clinic, Steadman-Philippon Research Institute, and hospital personnel in involved in delivering patient care Certificate/License: Colorado DORA AT License required. Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for healthcare providers required. Safe Sport Certification (Core Training and Health Professional). Typical Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work hours may differ week from week and flexibility in schedule is required including, weekends, after school hours, evenings and holidays. The work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying temperature ranges and weather conditions; include extreme hot/cold temperature and excessive sunlight, and winter storm conditions. May be exposed to communicable diseases, blood, body fluids. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 75 pounds; climb stairs, bend, crouching, squatting, crawling, kneeling, balancing, reaching above head and shoulders, hold, twisting at waist, push, pull, grasp and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. Typical Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic and surgical environment. Requires working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours. Work hours may differ week from week and flexibility in schedule is required. The work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying temperature ranges and weather conditions; include extreme hot/cold temperature and excessive sunlight, and winter storm conditions.

Responsibilities

The athletic trainer will provide athletic training services to student athletes at Aspen High School, including emergency care, injury management, and communication with various stakeholders. The role also involves teaching sports medicine topics and developing a student athletic training program.