Physician Extender
About The Position
Alliance Orthopedics is seeking an energetic, motivated, and articulate Physician Extender to join their dynamic, fast-growing company. This role involves working side-by-side with a multidisciplinary medical team, including medical doctors, orthopedic surgeons, functional medicine practitioners, and pain management physicians. The Physician Extender also serves as a medical liaison to the conservative care team, which includes chiropractors, physical therapists, clinical athletic trainers, occupational therapists, and exercise physiologists. The position emphasizes a collaborative approach to patient care, aiming to eliminate barriers, improve communication, and shorten recovery timelines. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping patients achieve meaningful outcomes and thrive in a collaborative environment committed to continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Valid New Jersey Athletic Trainer License REQUIRED
- Degree from an accredited Athletic Training Education Program
- Basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for scope of practice
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills, especially the ability to show compassion for patients.
- Familiarity with electronic medical record systems
- Willingness to challenge patients, other team members, and yourself.
Nice To Haves
- The ideal candidate will thrive in this role given the clinical background that ATCs possess.
- A licensed athletic trainer brings a unique role and perspective to the medical arm of our practice.
Responsibilities
- Build rapport and relationships with patients and understand their goals.
- Medical care coordination.
- Obtain clinical history and perform preliminary assessments/evaluations.
- Organize physician schedules, notes, imaging studies, care plans, etc.
- Record patient vitals, test results, progress notes, and other medical information while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Act as a liaison between the physician and patient, providing support, attention, and encouragement.
- Conduct post-procedure next-day follow-up.
- Facilitate distribution of necessary Durable Medical Equipment.
- Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
- Partner with the Clinic Supervisor to execute additional administrative duties.
- Collaborate with all other healthcare disciplines in a team setting to help patients achieve better outcomes.
Benefits
- On the job training provided
- Consistent, predictable work schedule (no overnights or extended travel!)
- Clinic-based opportunity for ATCs (no rain gear necessary!)
- Collaborative environment fostering continued growth in a multidisciplinary approach to medicine
- VERY competitive salary and a runway for professional growth
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Accrued paid time off, sick time, and six paid company holidays
- Annual CEU reimbursement budget for licensed clinicians
- Retirement savings account with a percentage-based company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
