Sports Medicine Assistant - Orthopedics Clinic - Full Time - New Orleans

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This job provides assistant services to one or more physician(s). Works independently with patients at times and also (when required at other times) under the direct supervision of a physician as set forth in state law and regulation in the clinic and operating room as set forth in hospital policy. Handles the coordination of all clinical care given to patients for the practice and works closely with support personnel for optimal patient care. Greets patients, communicates with patients pleasantly and efficiently and educates them in the anatomical aspects of their visit. Performs telephone and general office duties. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health
3 years related experience in healthcare office in clinical or other related medical areas including evaluating and assessing patient injury.
Certified Orthopedic Technologist (OTC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
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

Master’s Degree in Allied Health or Education
License in the state of practice
Completion of SMA residency or equivalent program

Responsibilities

Assists the physician(s) with research and quality improvement projects.
Educates patients regarding treatment plans, pathophysiology, anatomy, and clinical decision making.
Gathers patient’s medical background and history of present illness, performs problem focused clinical examination, documents findings and treatment plans, and places orders in electronic medical record system under written order guidelines.
Performs wound care, crutch and gait training, casting, splinting, or bracing, and instructs patients on exercise programs.
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.