Athletic Trainer - Outpatient Podiatry Team
About The Position
This is a full-time position with the Outpatient Methodist Podiatry Team. This individual will be working within mainly our podiatry team in an outpatient clinic under the supervision of the clinic/practice manager and provider(s). The ATC will perform duties associated with direct patient care in accordance with the organization standards. The ATC will assist the providers with in-office procedures, treatments, casting, patient education, and assuring efficient patient flow. Patient education will range from explaining next steps in the treatment plan, to educate patients through a home exercise program or bracing. This individual may perform computerized provider order entry per provider. The ATC participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve set outcomes and enhance operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Athletic Training is required.
- Indiana State Athletic Training Licensure or eligible required.
- Must be a Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainer.
- AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or Red Cross Professional Rescuer required.
Responsibilities
- Rooming: vitals, history and physical exam, determine if x-rays are needed, present to physician
- Placing needed orders per provider PT, MRI/CT, etc.
- Preparing any in office procedures (Injections, aspirations, ultrasound exams, PRP, etc.)
- Global period patients: complete history, physical examination, and plan of care based on physician recommendations
- Triaging and addressing patient calls and messaging
- Obtaining prior authorization per provider request
- Manage paperwork including, but not limited to FMLA, disability, workers comp, etc.
- Casting/splinting
- Staple or stitch removal
- Wound care
- Home exercise programs
- Patient education
- DME
- Clinical/Procedure Chart Prepping
- Scheduling Assistance as needed
- Medical Instrumentation Logistics
- Prescription Education and Review
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
