Athletic Trainer/Physician Extender- 40/hrs, Day Shifts ( Outpatient Orthopedics Temple Faculty Practice)

Temple Health • Philadelphia, PA

13h

About The Position

Assists physicians, other athletic trainers, orthopedic surgeons, APPs, and supportive staff with patient care in Orthopedic Surgery outpatient offices and clinics. Follows patients from arrival to departure and ensures patient and physician needs are met to support the patient experience. The role also involves preparing charts for visits, obtaining testing approvals, assisting with procedure and surgery scheduling, contributing to clinical regulatory readiness, inventory and stocking, responding to patient phone calls, and performing other assigned duties, including duties of subordinate positions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Athletic Training program.
• Two years of orthopedic experience in a healthcare setting.
• Certified Athletic Trainer license/certification.
• Pennsylvania Athletic Trainer license.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited Athletic Training program.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, athletic trainers, orthopedic surgeons, APPs, and supportive staff with patient care in Orthopedic Surgery outpatient offices and clinics.
• Follow patients from arrival to departure and help ensure patient and physician needs are met.
• Prepare charts for visits and obtain testing approvals.
• Assist with procedure and surgery scheduling.
• Contribute to clinical regulatory readiness.
• Manage inventory and stocking.
• Respond to patient phone calls.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including duties of subordinate positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time