Surgical Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine

VAIL-SUMMIT ORTHOPAEDICS PC•Edwards, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Athletic Trainer supports one of our orthopedic physicians in both the clinic and operating room environment. The Surgical Athletic Trainer performs injury assessments, assists the physician or physician assistant (PA-C) with treatment and performs follow-up care. The Surgical Athletic Trainer acts as a first assist in the operating room. The Surgical Athletic Trainer will be joining a busy Sports Medicine team, with a focus on knees and shoulders. This team also handles occassional walk-in trauma. This is a full-time, hourly position with a standard 40 hour work week and occasional overtime. This position works Monday through Friday from 8a-5p. This position is eligible for full-time benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid long-term disability, continuing education credits, PTO, 401K, and birthday time off! This position is also eligible for a monthly productivity based bonus. This position is posted until June 30th or until filled.

Requirements

Skilled understanding of anatomy, physical evaluation, surgical procedures, orthopaedic recovery/rehabilitation procedures, and emergency procedures.
Ability to provide comprehensive, clear documentation in the patient’s EMR including but not limited to history, physical examination, and progress.
Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, building rapport, trust, confidence, and goodwill with potential and assigned patients. Must proactively and effectively communicate with office team and physician.
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Ability to use deductive reasoning to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense, as well as inductive reasoning to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Ability to keep detailed reports, and use information technology including email, web navigation, Microsoft Suite programs, clinic information systems.
Ability to communicate with different audiences in a simple, clear, and concise manner.
Ability to work under pressure and with strict deadlines.
Ability to have self-direction and efficient time management.
Ability to identify when confidentiality, discretion and judgment are needed, and exhibit these traits appropriately.
Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field required
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) through Board of Certification (BOC) required
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification required
Colorado Athletic Training License or eligible required
Colorado Surgical Assistant License or eligible required
Completion of an AT fellowship or residency program highly preferred, or minimum of 2 years of clinic and Operating Room experience required

Nice To Haves

Orthopaedic Technologist Certification (OTC) or Orthopaedic Physician Extender (OPE) preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assists team in maintaining an efficient clinic schedule including but not limited to scheduling appointments, chart preparation, patient flow. Acts as liaison between patient, physician, and office staff.
Assists the physician including but not limited to the following: taking patient history, taking vital signs, initial physical examination, ordering appropriate imaging, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Disease, 10th Revision (ICD-10) coding, and other necessary documentation.
Discuss patient’s history, initial physical examination, imaging, assessment, and plan of care with physician and/or PA-C.
Carry out prescribed treatments and recommendations by the team physician or PA-C.
Responsible for patient setup and education of in office procedures. Prepares for and assists physician with in-office procedures.
Responsible for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) fitting and product education, casting application and removal, suture/staple removal, and wound care.
Document all evaluations and treatments in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
Triages and responds timely and appropriately to patient messages, phone calls and questions, relaying imaging/tests results and physician recommendations, whether it is resolving issues within the scope of duties or utilizing physician or other team members as needed.
Assist with daily operations of cleaning and maintaining orderly exam rooms, stocking medical supplies, cleaning, and maintaining workspace, etc.
Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instruments used in the office following standardized procedures.
Liaison with surgery schedulers and ensure appropriate information is shared for accurate surgery set-up.
Acts as a first assistant to the physician including but not limited to the following: patient setup, sterile preparation of the surgical area, retraction, graft preparation, wound closure, dressing/splint application in the hospital or surgery center, post-operative instruction and education.
Use proper infection control procedures adopted by affiliated Surgery Centers and hospitals.
Meet the Company’s expectations as described in the VSON Policies and Practices.
Maintain confidentiality of Personal Identifiable Information (PII) in accordance with company Policies and State and Federal laws, including OHSA and HIPAA regulations.
Perform job in accordance with all company safety practices.
Other duties as assigned.