Athletic Trainer Navigator - ORTHOPEDIC EXTENDER NAVIGATOR (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple Faculty Phys[...]

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Philadelphia is seeking an Athletic Trainer Navigator to triage clinical questions and assist in patient care within the Orthopedic Surgery outpatient clinics. The role involves acting as a liaison between patients and clinical staff while ensuring outstanding patient experiences through effective communication and support processes. Applicants are required to hold a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and possess at least five years of relevant orthopedic experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of orthopedic experience in a healthcare setting required.
• BOC - Certified Athletic Trainer certification required.
• PA Athletic Trainer license required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between patients, providers, and clinical staff.
• Assist in procedure/surgery scheduling.
• Ensure patient and physician needs are met to support patient experience.

Skills

Patient Navigation

Communication

Triage Clinical Questions

Education

Bachelors Degree: Athletic Training accredited program

Masters Degree: Athletic Training accredited program

Job description

Job Description - Athletic Trainer Navigator - ORTHOPEDIC EXTENDER NAVIGATOR (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple Faculty Physicians (250874)

Athletic Trainer Navigator - ORTHOPEDIC EXTENDER NAVIGATOR (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple Faculty Physicians - ( 250874 )

Provides patient access and care as a navigator to triage clinical questions and concerns. This includes serving as a liaison between patients, providers, and other clinical staff, helping patients navigate their plan of care/treatments. Assists physicians, other athletic trainers, orthopedic surgeons, APPs and supportive staff with patient care in the Orthopedic Surgery outpatient offices and clinics. Follows patient from arrival to departure. Ensures patient and physician needs met to support patient experience. Prepares charts for visits, testing approvals. Assists in procedure/surgery scheduling, contributes to clinical regulatory readiness, inventory/stocking, patient phone call responses, other duties as assigned including of subordinate positions.

Education
Bachelors Degree: Athletic Training accredited program (Required)
Masters Degree: Athletic Training accredited program (Preferred)

Experience
5 years of orthopedic experience in a healthcare setting (Required)

License/Certifications
BOC - Certified Athletic Trainer (Required)
AT-LIC - PA Athletic Trainer (Required)
BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)
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