Athletic Trainer-Orthopaedics

Duke PA; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking an Athletic Trainer for the Duke North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic in Durham, NC. The role involves direct and indirect patient care within a busy clinical team, with responsibilities ranging from rooming patients to assisting physicians and managing clerical tasks.

Requires a four-year degree in athletic training, NC licensure, BOC certification, and CPR. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with a $7,500 commitment bonus for qualifying candidates.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree meeting athletic trainer requirements.
• National BOC certification.
• Licensed by NC Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and collecting histories.
• Documenting HPI and charting.
• Assisting physicians with patient care and procedures.
• Managing clinic environments and supplies.
• Coordinating referrals and appointments.
• Providing patient education and recovery guidance.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

$7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

Athletic Trainer- Duke North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic

Job Location:

Job Summary:

We are seeking anAthletic Trainerin ourDuke North Carolina Orthopaedic Cliniclocated inDurham, NCto be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.This position isresponsible for performing a variety of duties depending on whether it is a small clinic, large medical practice, multi-clinic, or a specialty office. They may be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patient Care Responsibilities- rooming patients, collecting histories, document 1st pass HPI, charting, answering phone calls, completing forms, teach HEP & walking with crutches.
• Clerical Duties- prepping clinics, obtaining test results, updating charts, verifying insurance, obtaining authorizations, coordinating referrals and appointments
• Fulfills EOC Responsibilities- cleaning exam rooms, ordering and stocking supplies and restocking exam rooms, cleaning exam tables, maintain safe work environment by checking for expired supplies, medications, emptying sharps containers
• Organizational Duties- promoting patient rights, responding to emergency codes, following HR, Compliance and Joint Commission policies
• Responsibilities that vary according to state law, which include autoclaving, checking vital signs, suture removal, dressing changes, entering orders based on physician protocols, biohazard waste, applying DME to a patient.
• As assigned by clinic leadership, develop the ability to remove cast, apply basic splints and cast the upper and lower extremity. Accurately fit all DME products used in the clinic.
• Certain athletic trainers will be assigned the responsibilities to evaluate patients during their first post-operative visit. A physician or APP must also be present in clinic to provide support to the ATC if needed. The note generated by the ATC will be co-signed by the MD or APP.
• Other duties as assigned by clinic leadership.

Job Eligibility Requirements:

• A four-year college degree meeting the requirements of an athletic trainer. Subsequently, the individual must obtain a license to practice in North Carolina from NCBATE.
• National BOC certification
• Licensed by NC Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners
• Current CPR certification

Job Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with no evenings, weekends or holidays

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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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