Athletic Trainer- Orthopaedics

Duke•Apex, NC

1d•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
Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

rooming patients
collecting histories
document 1st pass HPI
charting
answering phone calls
completing forms
teach HEP & walking with crutches
prepping clinics
obtaining test results
updating charts
verifying insurance
obtaining authorizations
coordinating referrals and appointments
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
promoting patient rights
responding to emergency codes
following HR, Compliance and Joint Commission policies
autoclaving
checking vital signs
suture removal
dressing changes
entering orders based on physician protocols
biohazard waste
applying DME to a patient
remove cast, apply basic splints and cast to the upper and lower extremity.
Accurately fit all DME products used in the clinic
evaluate patients during their first post-operative visit.
note generated by the ATC will be co-signed by the MD or APP
Other duties as assigned by your manager or HCA