Athletic Trainer - Orthopaedics

experiencedAlliedHealth; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, NH is seeking a Licensed Athletic Trainer to join the Orthopaedic Clinic care team. You will assist a supervising physician, help manage clinic flow, educate patients and support procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, prepping rooms, performing therapeutic interventions, and participating in diagnostic measures. A Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and NH licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training required.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer - NH- (BLS) upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Manages the flow of patients in the department.
• Maintains adequate stocking of supplies in designated rooms/clinical work areas
• Maintains the cleanliness and general appearance of examination and treatment areas. Cleans, disinfects, sterilizes and maintains equipment and instruments.
• Assists in ordering of clinic supplies as directed or assigned.
• Reviews assigned provider schedules to ensure receipt of records and accuracy of pre-appointment radiology appointments and orders.
• Computerized order entry and charging for appropriate services as indicated by provider or written protocols.
• Assists in prior authorizations as directed.
• Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedures and exams.
• Conducts brief interview and history, obtains vital signs, performs basic screening/diagnostic measures and collect and processes specimens.
• Performs patient education for durable medical equipment to include training on use of assistive devices.
• Prepares and educates patients on home exercises programs.
• Assists in clinic procedures such as aspirations, injections.
• Performs cast removal, suture/staple removal.
• Completes assigned inBasket duties pertaining to physical therapy and occupational therapy questions.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Overview

The licensed athletic trainer delivers care under the direction and/or collaboration of a physician and functions as an integral member of the Orthopaedic Clinic patient care team. The trainer works closely with the supervising physician by assisting in maintaining clinic flow, clinic cleanliness and stocking, patient education, performing therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions and assisting with office procedures. The athletic trainer is also responsible for carrying out other clinic duties and clerical responsibilities as detailed below, supporting clinic operations and delivering high-quality, safe, patient-centered care in collaboration with a supervising physician and the clinical care team.

Responsibilities

1. Manages the flow of patients in the department.
2. Maintains adequate stocking of supplies in designated rooms/clinical work areas
3. Maintains the cleanliness and general appearance of examination and treatment areas. Cleans, disinfects, sterilizes and maintains equipment and instruments.
4. Assists in ordering of clinic supplies as directed or assigned.
5. Reviews assigned provider schedules to ensure receipt of records and accuracy of pre-appointment radiology appointments and orders.
6. Computerized order entry and charging for appropriate services as indicated by provider or written protocols.
7. Assists in prior authorizations as directed.
8. Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedures and exams.
9. Conducts brief interview and history, obtains vital signs, performs basic screening/diagnostic measures and collect and processes specimens.
10. Performs patient education for durable medical equipment to include training on use of assistive devices.
11. Prepares and educates patients on home exercises programs.
12. Assists in clinic procedures such as aspirations, injections.
13. Performs cast removal, suture/staple removal.
14. Completes assigned inBasket duties pertaining to physical therapy and occupational therapy questions.
15. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training required.

Required Licensure/Certifications

- Licensed Athletic Trainer - NH- (BLS) upon hire

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Pay Range: $23.39/Hr. - $36.26/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 41011

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affianate Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.