Clinical Athletic Trainer

Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic•Cumming, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician's of Peachtree Orthopedic Clinic. This role involves direct patient evaluations, developing and implementing treatment plans, patient education, assisting with procedures, and coordinating care. The Clinical Athletic Trainer will also be responsible for administrative tasks such as completing forms, maintaining medical records, and scheduling appointments. Coverage of athletic events and urgent ortho needs may also be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in athletic training from four-year college or university.
Minimum of one-year experience in orthopedics/sports injuries.
Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers.
State of Georgia Athletic Training Licensure.
American Heart Association's Certification - BLS Certified.
Knowledge of MS Word and EMR (Athena) software.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as weight, height, and medication dosing.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance.
Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Nice To Haves

Clinic experience preferred.
Continuing education and/or license renewal are required.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam area and prepare for exam.
Conduct direct patient evaluations, obtain history and order x-rays as needed.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history reviews, physical examinations, and ordering of appropriate diagnostic tests, under physician supervision.
Develop and implement patient treatment plans at the direction of the physician, ensuring seamless continuity of care between office visits and surgical interventions.
Prepare specimens for laboratory and complete required forms and appropriate follow up of results.
Maintain accurate and complete medical records in accordance with clinical standards.
DME ordering, fitting, dispensing and education.
Physical Therapy order completion and referrals. HEP review and instruction as ordered by physician.
Educate patients about their diagnosis, treatment plans, diagnostic studies, surgical procedures, rehabilitation processes and DME, providing tailored guidance based on individual needs.
Assist with in-office procedures, including injections, aspirations, post-operative wound care, suture removal, dressing changes, and the application and removal of casts, splints or durable medical equipment.
Facilitate completion of handicapped parking permits, FMLA, disability forms, record and imaging requests, work and school excuses.
Serve as a primary liaison between patients and physicians, ensuring effective communication and coordination of care.
Coordinate consultations with other physicians.
Coordinate and obtain necessary prior authorizations for visco-supplementation injections, laboratory tests, and advanced imaging studies.
Ensure compliance with OSHA standards regarding blood borne pathogens.
Prepare prescriptions for signature and e-prescribe. Telephone, eRx prescriptions to pharmacy on MD request/approval.
Maintain stock within modules to include notification related to reordering of necessary stock as needed.
Schedule pre and post op appointments and any time sensitive appointments. Coordination of work in appointments.
Communicate schedule changes and clinic cancellations to team members and assist team members and/or scheduling with rescheduling clinics cancelled with < 7 days’ notice.
Monitor biohazardous waste and prepare for disposal.
Obtain x-ray and imaging results and store in JOINTS, including importing/downloading outside discs into JOINTS when x-ray Team backed up or time allows.
Obtain diagnostic results from appropriate source and scan report into Athena and match to close out order.
Provide staff coverage for other clinical personnel, as needed and at the request of Clinical Management.
Document all aspects of visit in Athena to include Meaningful Use criteria.
Assist MD to enter diagnosis codes.
Responsible for all patient phone calls (clinical) and portal communication, ensuring proper documentation in Athena of action taken/advice given.
Schedule all OR cases and maintain surgery schedule.
Attend meetings and perform duties as requested.
Coverage of athletic events, games and tournaments as needed and available.
Urgent Ortho coverage when available.