Certified Athletic Trainer - Physician Practice

Schuylkill • Allentown, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health organization committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology, delivering the best health care possible. The Athletic Trainer Clinic position supports the Orthopedic Sports Medicine department by assisting providers with patient care, clinic operations, education, safety, and scribing. This role involves determining and communicating a patient's medical condition to the provider and helping maintain patient flow.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or Exercise Physiology from a CAATE accredited program.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, organize workloads, and manage time.
• Ability to educate patients on exercise instruction.
• Ability to coordinate care services with other health care providers.
• Must be able to travel within 50 miles of home cost center.
• AT - Athletic Trainer BOC - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• ATL - Athletic Trainer License - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Athletic training or Exercise Physiology from a CAATE accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Scribe the note for provider which includes HPI, physical exam, diagnostic review, discussion/summary and medical/work excuse.
• Assist in rooming the patient and completing clinical intake.
• May enter order for: x-rays per protocol as LVPG standard, medication under the direct supervision of the provider (per LVPG protocol and standard), for further workup studies (MRI, CT Scan, EMG) under the direct supervision of the provider (per LVPG protocol and standards).
• Review daily schedule and bring scheduling changes/adjustments to provider’s attention (includes rescheduling or calling other office/individual to confirm specific equipment is available).
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge base of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and nutrition.
• Performs other supportive functions for the orthopedic providers including but not limited to: suture/staple removal, casting, bracing, splinting, DME and crutch fitting and dispensing.
• Draw injections for provider and assist with injection procedure.
• Assist with completing surgical communication tool.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level