Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics Medical Office - Franklin County

Job Description:

Under general physician supervision, provides basic athletic training services for patients/athletes at designated setting.

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

Medical Office Orthopedics:

1. Assists physicians in the care and treatment of patients with orthopedic needs.
2. Provides physician clinic support through obtaining patient histories, completing preliminary musculoskeletal assessments to assist with triaging of imaging and physician interaction, communicating findings with physician to facilitate efficient physician assessment, and completing appropriate documentation in the electronic medical record.
3. Designs and instructs patient home exercise programs for patients as needed.
4. Fits and adjusts durable medical equipment including but not limited to braces, canes, crutches, and walkers.
5. Provides in office post-operative patient care per established protocols as instructed by orthopedic surgeons to include dressing changes, home education/care, and home exercise program. Helps facilitate transition of care to Rehabilitation services by updating rehabilitation scripts with surgery details and rehab protocol and communicating with therapists.
6. Assists with application of casts and splints for all types of fractures and educates patients on cast and splint care.
7. Applies simple braces, prosthetics, performs minor adjustments and repairs, as well as fabricate splints for various conditions under the direction of the orthopedic physician.
8. Documents clinical care appropriately in EMR.
9. Assists with clinic flow by rooming and discharging as needed, as well as patient education and clinical follow up.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education:
  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree in health-related field with current BOC certification
• Required Courses:
  • Graduate of a Commission on the Accredited of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program or graduate of an athletic trainer internship program
• Required Certification:
  • Licensed or license eligible in PA as an Athletic Trainer
  • CPR certification
• Minimum Experience Required:
  • 1 - 2 years. Entry-level graduates with BOC certification will be considered.