Sports Medicine Assistant

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Lafayette, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Medicine Assistant performs therapeutic procedures, including wound care, crutch and gait training, and patient exercise instruction. The role assists physicians with patient evaluation, documentation, treatment, education, and care coordination in clinic settings, and supports surgeons with surgery coordination, positioning, draping, and intraoperative patient care. The assistant may work independently or, when required, under the direct supervision of a physician. The position also involves scheduling diagnostic examinations and physical therapy appointments based on physician orders, performing telephone and general office duties, and contributing to research and quality improvement projects. The employee participates in professional development, required training, and staff committee projects, adapts communication and care to the specific patient population, and performs other related duties as required. The position is in a patient-care environment with exposure risks involving blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The role is classified as Heavy Work, with specified lifting and force requirements.

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 such as wound care, crutch and gait training, and instruct patients on exercise.
Assist physicians with patient evaluation, documentation, treatment, education, and care coordination in the clinic setting.
Assist with surgery coordination, positioning, draping, and intraoperative patient care.
Assist physicians in clinic and operative settings, working independently or under direct physician supervision when required.
Schedule diagnostic examination and physical therapy appointments based on physician orders.
Perform telephone and general office duties.
Assist physicians with research-related 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 or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.