Athletic Trainer

BASIC FUNCTION:  Responsible for planning, organizing, marketing, and performing sports medicine, rehabilitation, wellness, and fitness related services.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Execution of an Athletic Training Program in the local schools both at their home venues, and occasionally at their hosting venue.
• Treats and prevents athletic injuries by developing therapies to reduce pain and improve mobility under the direction of a physician.
• Assists in exercise instruction and demonstration, patient evaluation and testing.
•  Responsibilities will be performed at Grand River Hospital District, schools, physician offices and other athletic venues.
• May perform sports medicine treatment with athletes of all ages.
• May oversee the work of student Athletic Trainers.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program
• Completion of an internship in athletic training preferred 
• Prefers proof of successfully passing the national certification exam administered by the national Athletic Trainer’s Association
• Requires current BLS (CPR) certification within first 3 months of employment and must maintain active status throughout GRHD employment.
• Previous working experience working in high school, colleges, professional teams, sports medicine or hospitals preferred

SALARY INFORMATION :

$26.87-$29.43 Dependent on Experience

Shift differentials may apply for eligible positions.

 BENEFITS:

This position offers competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and year round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, with prescription drug coverage
• Vision and dental insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• PTO accrual from day one
• Extended illness benefits/time off
• 457 retirement plan with match
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.

Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources.

These are our three Keys to Excellence; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Grand River Health is a critical access facility and a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens to serve the area’s health care needs. You’ve hit the location jackpot with our main hospital campus in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.