Physician Extender

Alliance Health System • Union, NJ

8d • $60,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Alliance Orthopedics is seeking an energetic, motivated, and articulate Physician Extender to join their team. This role involves working side-by-side with the medical team, functioning as an integral part of the sports medicine team and as a medical liaison to the conservative care team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment where medical and conservative care teams work together to improve patient outcomes and recovery timelines. The company is committed to helping patients achieve meaningful results and encourages professional growth.

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.
• Primary responsibility pertains to 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.
• Serve as the compassionate 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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree