Sports Medicine Assistant - Full Time - New Orleans

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This job under general supervision leads all operational functions related to staff development/training. Assists in implementation of policies and procedures required for success as well as participate in initiatives to improve processes serving internal and external customers. Performs therapeutic procedures such as wound care, crutch and gait training and instructs patients on exercise. Schedules appointments for diagnostic examinations and physical therapy based on physician’s orders. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Allied Health or Education
• 3 years related experience in healthcare office in clinical or other related medical areas.
• Certified Orthopedic Technologist (OTC)
• BLS Certification
• Board of Certified Athletic Trainers Certification (BOCATC)
• Excellent written, verbal and follow up skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well with a team.
• Ability to interact with potential patients, clinic staff, physicians, and departments in a professional manner.
• Collaborative working and team building skills.
• Ability to multi-task with high degree of attention to detail and bring tasks to completion.
• Must be able to comfortably communicate with patients.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years related experience evaluating and assessing patient injury.
• License in the state of practice
• Successful completion of a SMA residency or equivalent program

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily department activities, serves as point person for department in Supervisor’s absence and trains new employees.
• Works closely with department manager and other team members to allocate resources daily among clinics.
• Leads special projects and audits projects independently with the end goal of ensuring that the internal control environment is not compromised, and the awareness of the process control culture is increasingly heightened.
• Interacts with vendors, partners, and internal team members when new initiatives are planned for testing or implementation regarding unit functions.
• Resolves customer concerns and participates in initiatives to improve customer service.
• Assists the physician in the clinic and operative setting (works independently and when required under the direct supervision of a physician)
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Benefits

• The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level