CRMG Athletic Trainer - High School Setting

Job Requirements

A Day in the Life of a CRMG Athletic Trainer

Works under the clinical supervision of the practice physician(s)/office manager/supervisor and is responsible for assisting the physician and advanced practice practitioners. Serves as a clinical and educational resource for staff, students, student athletes, area coaches, athletic directors, and physicians while providing quality care to patients of all ages through the proper utilization of assessment, planning, implementation, and instruction.

Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

• Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with 4% employer match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Dedicated Loan Forgiveness Advisory Service

Here is What You Will Be Doing

• Follows patient care from check in to check out.
• Promotes teamwork between patient, physician/advanced practice practitioner, or physician staff.
• Takes patient history, initial examination, capture vitals, suture removal, wound care, dressing/cast application, injection preparation, durable medical equipment application, and confirm allergies.
• Provides patient set-up and education of in office procedures.
• Prepares for and assists physician within office procedures.
• Triages patient messages, phone calls, and questions appropriately, whether it is resolving issue within scope of practice or utilizing physician, nurse triage, and other ancillary staff as needed.
• Maintains clinic flow between all areas of the clinic.
• Counsels/Educates patient regarding diagnosis, home exercise protocols, treatment options, durable medical equipment application, and outcomes.
• Serves as clinical and educational resource for staff, students, area coaches, athletic directors, and physicians while providing quality care to patients of all ages as needed.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Liaises between clinic and Community College Athletics department & High School Athletic Trainers.
• Covers clinic and/or area high schools as needed/assigned.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of a large range of medical problems, assessment, and evaluation skills
• Decision-making skills and ability to think/react quickly
• Skilled in attention to detail
• Interpersonal Skills, remaining calm and rational when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff, and families
• Strong communication skills (reading, writing, oral, and comprehension)
• Good presentation skills, able to speak in front of large and small groups of people at varying age levels
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision
• Ability to work nights/weekends as needed
• Ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural and socio-economic populations

Here is What You Need

• License (must meet one of the following):
• Current Wyoming Athletic Trainer license from the Wyoming State Board of Athletic Training
• 120 Days: Current Wyoming Athletic license from the Wyoming State Board of Athletic Training within one-hundred twenty (120) days of start date
• Current Athletic Trainer (AT) certification from the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
• 14 Days: Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within fourteen (14) calendar days of start date

Nice to Have

• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Related Field of Sports Medicine
• Prior experience in athletic training

About Cheyenne Regional:

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of I ntegrity, Cari n g, Compa s sion, Res p ect, Serv i ce, Teamwo r k and E xcellence to great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!