Career Opportunities

The Certified Athletic Trainer must have their bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training and be certified through the State of Colorado.  The role of the “ATC” can range from more of an “EP” role for new graduates without significant experience with an orthopedic population to a role that more closely resembles a staff Physical Therapist.  This is all based on post graduate certifications, experience, and/or continuing education courses taken since graduation.  Most ATC’s at Peak have their own cases where they assist the PT’s in much the same way as a seasoned PTA might. 

The Exercise Physiologist (EP) role at Peak is filled by someone with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or a similar degree.  The primary role of the EP is to take our patients through the specific exercises and modalities as prescribed by the physical therapist.  The EP will be responsible to assist in providing cues and motivation and education to the patient while also documenting the subjective and objective information as to how the patient performed and responded to the treatment.  Other tasks might include assisting the front desk staff as from time to time and keeping the clinic clean and organized.