locationsRocky Mountain Orthopedics
time typeFull time
posted onPosted 6 Days Ago
time left to applyEnd Date: November 3, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
job requisition idR151350
Job Description:
Under the direction of a Sports Medicine Physician, the Athletic Trainer will assist in evaluation and treatment of all musculoskeletal injuries and sports related injuries. Posting Specifics:
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Shift Details: Full-time (40 hrs) with rotating Saturdays and strong team support.
- Unit/Location: Rocky Mountain Orthopedics - Grand Junction, CO
Step into a dynamic role that blends clinical expertise with outdoor adventure! As an Athletic Trainer, you'll deliver hands-on care in our Ortho Clinic while providing top-tier sports medicine coverage at Powderhorn Ski Resort and Caprock Academy . Based in beautiful Grand Junction, you'll enjoy access to world-class hiking, biking, and skiing right in your backyard. Join a collaborative team with strong support, ongoing training, excellent retention, and fun perks like holiday parties. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills- new grads welcome to apply and make an impact from day one!
Job Essentials
- Assesses patients to determine modifications of therapy and treatment needs in consultation with physician or physical therapist.
- Develops exercise programs that appropriately addresses patient's short and long term goals.
- Demonstrate and help patients execute prescribed therapeutic exercises per physician protocols or physical therapist directions.
- Monitors patient's response to treatment.
- Educates patients regarding exercise program, health needs, and risks.
- Coordinates care with other patient care providers as appropriate.
- Completes appropriate documentation including reports, treatments, intake forms, message logs etc.
- Cleans, maintains, and inspects exercise equipment. Reports repair and maintenance needs.
- Actively engages in marketing and community educational programs.
- Provides Certified Athletic Trainer services as assigned: Work closely with physician to facilitate post-operative care and injury treatment/rehabilitation.
- Educate patients on injuries, diagnosis and post-operative care and attend to patient questions/messages for physician.
- Perform the following duties for patients: Casting, Splinting, Brace fitting, Wound care and bandaging, Taking vitals, drawing up medications, perform testing for illnesses such as flu, strep etc.
- Assist with procedures and concussion treatments.
- File paperwork correctly and obtain prior authorizations on certain procedures and surgery.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current license as an Athletic Trainer in state of practice
- National athletic trainer certification.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
- Experience in a variety of computer programs including data bases, word processing, and internet.
Preferred Qualifications
- Related working experience.
Physical Requirements:
Carrying, crawling, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking.
Location:
Rocky Mountain Orthopedics
Work City:
Grand Junction
Work State:
Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$26.48 - $40.87
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