This is a unique opportunity to work in an academic and clinical Adult Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgery practice. The position will be a full-time exempt (non-hourly) Senior Instructor -Orthopedic Athletic Trainer position in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. The position is not eligible for tenure. Key Responsibilities: * Provides daily clinical and operational support to surgeons to facilitate effective patient care and clinic and operating-room efficiency. * Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations on patients; assesses and treats acute and chronic medical problems, with a focus on the musculoskeletal system, and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population within the scope of professional training, certification, and licensure. * Provides clinical assessment, triage, patient education, and follow-up care through in-person visits and telephone calls. * Participates in team-based care and avails self for emergent patient/staff calls. * Coordinates patient care with outside providers and other medical specialties including but not limited to physicians, physical therapists, Hematology and Pain Management, as needed to support comprehensive patient management and timely access to care. * Assists surgeons with clinic and operating-room preparation, patient care, case coordination, and other clinical needs to support efficient patient flow and operations. * Provides ongoing patient communication and clinical support to facilitate timely resolution of questions, concerns, and postoperative needs throughout the surgical care continuum. * Writes prescriptions for medications, PT, OT, imaging studies, and DME as permitted within applicable professional credentials, institutional policies, and scope of practice. * Writes progress notes on patients' office and hospital charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintains other records as required. * Completes preoperative patient and caretaker education. * Completes FMLA and other forms, school and work notes, and other patient documentation as needed. * Provide surgical assistance in the operating room. * Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, and professional certification opportunities. * Assists with community outreach events, including giving educational talks and assisting with organization, planning, and attendance. * Practices safety, environmental, and infection control methods. * Maintains proficiency in documentation and use of the current electronic medical record program. Additional Responsibilities: * Provides expanded care coordination for complex and out-of-town patients for preoperative and postoperative needs including travel, local accommodations and logistics, postoperative appointments, physical therapy, DME, imaging, procedures, and follow up care. * Provides direct support for care coordination of VIP patients, ensuring appropriate communication and continuity of care. * Assists with education and training of practice-specific workflows of orthopedic surgery fellows and other learners. * Assists with the development and implementation of educational materials, clinical protocols, and postoperative guidelines. * Participates in case discussions and multidisciplinary education with the physical therapy team to review processes, protocols and opportunities for improvement. * Maintains and improves clinical workflows and communication between surgeons, front-desk, clinical staff, radiology, physical therapists, and other members of the care team to facilitate appropriate scheduling, patient flow and coordination of patient care. * Participates in quality improvement and process-improvement initiatives related to patient care, surgical coordination, and clinical operations. * Assists with PRO collection and other research-related activities as needed. |
University of Colorado Anschutz
$85,000 - $105,000
paid time off, sick time
Oct 23, 2026