Athletic Trainer- Orthopaedics

Duke Careers•Apex, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Duke Health Integrated Practice https://careers.dukehealth.org/us/en/dhip Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.$7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates! ATHLETIC TRAINER JOB LOCATION: Duke Orthopaedics of Apex- 1545 Orchard Villas Ave, Ste 100, Apex, NC 27502 JOB SUMMARY We are seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide direct and indirect care to patients at Duke Orthopaedic Clinic located in Apex, NC

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or equivalent from a CAATE accredited program required
NATABOC Certification (National Athletic Trainers Association-Board of Certification) is required

Responsibilities

Patient Care Responsibilities- rooming patients, collecting histories, document 1st pass HPI, charting, answering phone calls, completing forms, teach HEP & walking with crutches
Clerical Duties- prepping clinics, obtaining test results, updating charts, verifying insurance, obtaining authorizations, coordinating referrals and appointments
Fulfills EOC Responsibilities- cleaning exam rooms, ordering and stocking supplies and restocking exam rooms, cleaning exam tables, maintain safe work environment by checking for expired supplies, medications, emptying sharps containers
Organizational Duties- promoting patient rights, responding to emergency codes, following HR, Compliance and Joint Commission policies
Responsibilities that vary according to state law, which include autoclaving, checking vital signs, suture removal, dressing changes, entering orders based on physician protocols, biohazard waste, applying DME to a patient
As assigned by clinic leadership, develop the ability to remove cast, apply basic splints and cast to the upper and lower extremity. Accurately fit all DME products used in the clinic
Certain athletic trainers will be assigned the responsibilities to evaluate patients during their first post-operative visit. A physician or APP must also be present in clinic to provide support to the ATC if needed. The note generated by the ATC will be co-signed by the MD or APP
Other duties as assigned by your manager or HCA

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