Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine - Dean’s Office, Community Practice Division

Official Title: Health Care Senior Professional

Lead Certified Athletic Trainer – Highlands Ranch

Position #00796477 – Requisition #26078

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The Dean’s Office, Community Practice Division has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Lead Certified Athletic Trainer position.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

Position Summary:

The Community Practice Department is seeking a professional who has the ability and experience to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate patient care activities. This position will be responsible for the safe and effective direct delivery of patient care that includes patient intake, assists with outpatient procedures, coordination of patient services, triage, casting/DME, patient education, and management of clinic flow.

Position Responsibilities & Essential Duties:

• Delivers successful service to our internal and external customers by adhering to critical success standards.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality and safety standards; taking ownership in the financial success of the hospital with appropriate resource use and management.
• Provides exceptional customer service.
• Exerts effort to insure a positive work environment that demonstrates dedication to the hospital's mission, vision and values.
• Regular attendance, as outlined in the Attendance and Absenteeism policy, is an essential function of this position.
• Performs clinical skills and delegated tasks within the scope of practice of a certified athletic trainer.
• Well-versed in navigating the patient’s electronic health record to provide the highest level of patient care.
• Escort (or transport, if required) patients to exam room, toilet, waiting room and or vehicle when needed.
• Gather and document patient history, vitals, progress, physical exam, and special tests.  Present the patient information to the physician.
• Reconcile all patient medications and allergies in their electronic medical record.
• Enter orders for patient radiographs per physician standing orders.
• As instructed by the physician, complete appropriate forms and referrals. Enter patient orders and referrals per physician standing orders and scheduling such follow-up appointments.
• Monitor the patient flow to ensure that the clinic maximizes room usage and optimal patient care; assisting them to x-ray, patient-education rooms, or scheduling desk as needed. 
• Obtain all special study reports and physical therapy progress reports prior to the physician seeing the patient to improve visit efficiency. Scan such reports into the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Provides patient care during the initial post-operative period to include dressing changes, wound care, suture removal, and patient education.
• As instructed by the physician, prepare the patient for in-office procedures, such as injections and electromyography.
• Direct the physicians to the appropriate exam room to ensure the highest efficiency of clinic operation.
• Maintain the exam rooms in a clean, orderly and adequately stocked manner at all times. 
• As directed by the physician, provides patient education in the following areas:  Educate pre-operative patients, as per hospital approved patient education teaching sheets, in the areas of surgical procedures and signs and symptoms to monitor during the post-surgical phase.
• Provide and instruct patients on physician approved home exercise programs. Perform gait analysis and gait training.
• Provide potential patients with the types of services the clinic and physician can provide and direct them to the appropriate facility if unable to render the needed services. 
• Perform low- and high-level disinfection regarding in-office equipment.
• As prescribed by the physician, select, fabricate, and/or customize prophylactic, assistive, and restrictive devices, such as casting, bracing and splinting materials. Deliver appropriate teaching on crutch, cane and walker use.
• Assist in the provision of patient equipment and materials by obtaining insurance authorization for products and supplies provided, directing patients to proper facility to obtain the prescribed product, as dictated by their insurance, and facilitating the obtainment of durable medical equipment at satellite clinics.
• Maintain documents, supplies and working environment to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the clinic.
• Transcribes patient communications, such as phone calls and emails, and directs questions to the appropriate provider.
• Documents patient’s office visit as dictated by the physician.
• Maintains, develops, and constructs the physician schedule for maximum efficiency and accommodation of urgent appointments.
• Record patient questions and relay them to the physician to provide the patient with the most efficient response.
• Transcribes prescription refill requests and communicates requests to physicians. After authorization, calls in prescription refills to the pharmacy.
• Maintain clinic supplies and facility logs to prevent over-stock and complaints from patients and physicians regarding availability of supplies or products.
• Maintain a clean and orderly clinical area at all times.
• Maintain knowledge or current equipment resources.
• Provides education and technical demonstrations to students, nursing staff, residents and other healthcare professionals. Assists in orienting and mentoring staff.  This includes patient care procedures, and application of bracing, splinting and casting.
• Advocates for patient safety and actively participates in emergency preparedness activities.
• Performs front office duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Serves as a champion for patient safety.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies (CDPHE, CMS, OSHA, etc.).
• Ensures compliance with all infection control standards.
• Participates in CU Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives and metrics.
• Participates in practice’s process and performance improvement activities and initiatives.
• Ensures that the service expectations of both internal and external customers are met and/or exceeded.
• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Staff: 
• Direct lead/supervisory responsibility for ATC staff and others as directed.

Functional:

Assisting Practice Manager with the following:

Budget Management as directed

Staff Performance Reviews and Corrective Actions

Purchasing of office supplies

Staffing: Hiring, Termination

Decision Making:

• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and respond to time-sensitive situations.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes evidenced-based information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses rational thought processes when dealing with emotional topics.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly and properly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' points of view; gives and welcomes constructive feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; builds morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long work hours when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time; notifies appropriate personnel with plan alterations.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly and with appropriate training and/or documented competencies.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Personal Relationships:

• Skilled job requiring high level of adaptability and interpersonal skills

Internal Contacts:

• Within Department
• Cross-departmental
• Physicians
• APPs
• Students
• Management
• Faculty
• Risk Management
• Safety & Infection Control
• Marketing
• Business Office

External Contacts:

• Patients
• Families
• Vendors
• Insurance Companies
• Regulatory Agencies
• Media
• Miscellaneous business partners, utilities, etc.
• Visitors
• Other healthcare agencies

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below 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.

Frequency:

• N= Not at all
• R= Rarely:  Less than once an hour
• O= Occasional:  1-4 times/hour or up to 1/3 of the shift
• F= Frequent:  5-12 times/hour or up to 2/3 of the shift
• C= Constant:  More than 2/3 of the shift

Activity

Frequency

Activity

Frequency

Stand

F

Push or pull with hands/arms

F

Walk

F

Lift hands above head

F

Walk on uneven &/or slippery surfaces

O

Climb or balance

O

Sit

F

Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend

F

Use of hands

F

Climb stairs

R

Forceful grip w/ hands

F

Talk

C

Reach w/ arms

F

Hear

C

Lifting up to 10 lbs

F

Work in outdoor weather conditions

R

Lifting up to 25 lbs

F

Awkward postures

O

Lifting up to 50 lbs

F

Close vision (20” or less)

C

Communicate

C

Distance vision (20’+)

C

Interpersonal skills

C

Peripheral vision

C

Ability to adjust focus

C

Depth perception

C

Work in a loud environment

F

 

 

• Position requires the ability to work in multiples spaces (on and off site)

Note:  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position.

Salary and Benefits:

The hiring range (or budgeted range) for this position begins at $60,445 per year.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, health care, or a related field.1+ years of relevant leadership experience.2+ years of experience in an orthopedic setting providing direct patient care.Certification by The Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer.Licensure with the State of Colorado as an Athletic Trainer.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

Combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree.Strong organizational and communication skills.Experience working in conjunction with orthopedic/sports medicine physicians.Advanced knowledge of the field as it relates to sports medicine.Bilingual, Spanish-speaking.Computer Skills:Basic keyboarding skillsMS OfficeEPICKronos

Required Skills:

Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, to include physicians, leadership, and staff within the various affiliate organizations (UCH, Children’s Colorado, CU Medicine, CU SOM).Ability to work within large, complex healthcare systems.Ability to analyze and interpret data.Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people.Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures.Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks.Ability to lead work teams.Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Ability to negotiate, persuade and establish direction.Ability to organize workflow.Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures and word processing.Ability to plan, coordinate and develop multiple projects.Ability to work as an effective team member.

Job Category: Health Care
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: May 23, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing