Sports Medicine Assistant

Ochsner Health•Lafayette, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Medicine Assistant performs therapeutic procedures, including wound care and crutch and gait training, and instructs patients on exercises. The role assists physicians with patient evaluation, documentation, treatment, education, and care coordination in a clinic setting, and supports surgeons with surgery coordination, positioning, draping, and intraoperative patient care. The assistant schedules diagnostic examinations and physical therapy according to physician orders and may work independently or under a physician’s direct supervision in clinic and operative settings. Additional responsibilities include telephone and general office duties, assisting with research projects, participating in research and quality improvement work, professional development, required training, and staff committee projects. The employee adapts communication and care to each patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing themselves appropriately, explaining services and procedures, and seeking permission. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The position is in a healthcare patient-care environment and routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. It is classified as heavy work, requiring exertion of 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an allied health field, including athletic training, and 36 months of experience as an athletic trainer; alternatively, a master’s degree in athletic training and 12 months of experience.
Certified Orthopedic Technologist by the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists.
Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer.

Responsibilities

Perform therapeutic procedures, including wound care and crutch and gait training, and instruct patients on exercises.
Assist physicians with patient evaluation, documentation, treatment, education, and care coordination in the clinic.
Assist with surgery coordination, positioning, draping, and intraoperative patient care for surgeons.
Schedule diagnostic examinations and physical therapy according to physician orders.
Assist physicians in clinic and operative settings, independently or under direct physician supervision as required.
Perform telephone and general office duties.
Assist with physician-related research projects and perform research and quality improvement projects.
Participate in professional development, required training, and staff committee projects.
Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services and procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Comply with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including promptly reporting suspected unethical or questionable conduct and safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.