Sports Medicine Asistants

LED FastStart • Lafayette, LA

6d

About The Position

Performs therapeutic procedures, including wound care, crutch and gait training, and instruction on exercises. Assists physicians with patient evaluation, documentation, treatment, education, and care coordination in a clinic setting. Supports surgeons with surgery coordination, patient positioning and draping, and intraoperative patient care. Performs research and quality improvement projects and assists with research-related projects. Schedules diagnostic examinations and physical therapy appointments according to physicians’ orders. Works in clinic and operative settings, independently or under a physician’s direct supervision as required. Performs telephone and general office duties, participates in professional development and required training, and takes part in staff committee projects. Adapts conduct and communication to each patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Certified Orthopedic Technologist by the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists.
• Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer.

Nice To Haves

• Alternative qualification: a master’s degree in athletic training and 12 months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic procedures, including wound care and crutch and gait training.
• Instruct patients on exercises.
• Assist physicians with patient evaluation, documentation, treatment, education, and care coordination in the clinic.
• Assist with surgery coordination, patient positioning and draping, and intraoperative patient care for surgeons.
• Conduct research and quality improvement projects and assist with research-related projects.
• Schedule diagnostic examinations and physical therapy based on physicians’ orders.
• Assist physicians in clinic and operative settings, independently or under their direct supervision as required.
• Perform telephone and general office duties.
• Participate in professional development, required training, and staff committee projects.
• Adapt patient interactions to respect privacy and accommodate patient needs, including introductions, explanations, permissions, and communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed