Sports Medicine Assistant - Orthopedic Clinic - Baton Rouge

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

411d • Remote

About The Position

The position involves performing therapeutic procedures such as wound care and instructing patients on exercise, while assisting physicians with evaluations, documentation, treatment, education, and care coordination in a clinical setting. The role also includes assisting with surgery coordination and performing research and quality improvement projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Allied Health required; Master's Degree preferred.
• 3 years related experience in healthcare office in clinical or other related medical areas including evaluating and assessing patient injury.
• Certified Orthopedic Technologist (OTC) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
• BOC Certification and License in the state of practice preferred.
• Completion of SMA residency or equivalent program preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and follow-up skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well with a team.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic procedures such as wound care, crutch and gait training, and instruct patients on exercise.
• Assist physician with evaluation, documentation, treatment, education, and care coordination for patients in a clinic setting.
• Assist with surgery coordination, positioning, draping, and intraoperative patient care for surgeons.
• Perform research and quality improvement projects.
• Schedule appointments for diagnostic examinations and physical therapy based on physician's orders.

Benefits

• $5K sign-on bonus available to external applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees