Athletic Trainer, Shea Orthopedic Group, 8a-4:30p

UofL Health; St. Matthews (KY); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UofL Health, Inc. is seeking an athletic trainer in a physician’s orthopedic practice. You will support clinicians by triaging patient inquiries, guiding care from check-in to discharge, and assisting with wounds, casting, and brace fitting.

Under physician supervision, you will document care, coordinate scheduling and authorizations, and communicate with the healthcare team to ensure excellent patient outcomes. Strong regulatory knowledge and BOC certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training from an accredited program is required.
• Master’s degree or athletic training residency is preferred.
• BOC certification is required.
• Licensure in Kentucky or Indiana, as appropriate to the facility, is required.

Responsabilités

• Triage patient messages and questions, coordinating with physicians and staff as needed.
• Manage patient care from check-in to check-out with attention to regulatory requirements.
• Provide clinic-based athletic training services including wound care, suture/staple removal, splinting and casting.
• Document patient encounters accurately and maintain records for compliance.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians and therapists to ensure quality care.
• Schedule procedures, obtain prior authorizations and liaise with office staff.

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training

Master’s degree / residency (preferred)

BOC certification

Licensed or eligible in Kentucky/Indiana

Description du poste

Primary Location:

JHHS - Med Center East - ULP - CMG

Address:

3920 Dutchman LaneLouisville, KY 40207

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

As an athletic trainer in a physician’s office, the employee facilitates effective clinical operations for physicians and advanced practice providers in the department of orthopedics.

Job Description:

Under the supervision of a physician, this employee will provide medical services within the orthopedic practice and also:

• Triage patient messages, phone calls and questions appropriately, whether it is resolving issue within the scope of practice or utilizing physician, nurse triage and other ancillary staff as needed.
• Responsible for following patient care from check in to check out.
• Responsible for patient care in clinic to include wound care, suture removal, staple removal, splinting, casting, etc. as directed by supervising physician.
• Completes required documentation and maintains pertinent record of assigned patients to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Communicate with patients, physicians, physical therapists, and other members of the healthcare team effectively and accurately to ensure excellent care and case management
• Schedules patients and obtains necessary authorizations for surgeries, visits, and procedures for patients in physicians’ office as assigned.
• Liaison between patient, physician or physician office staff.
• Responsible for patient setup and education of in office procedures.
• Prepares for and assists physician within office procedures.
• Responsible for brace and crutch fitting and product education.
• Responsible for maintaining clinic flow between all areas of the clinic.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Counsel patient regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and outcomes
• Notifies Manager/Director, or designee of the need to re-order supplies in a timely manner to prevent delays of service
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to always maintain confidentiality

• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field from an accredited college/university (required)
• Masters’ degree and/or athletic training residency (preferred)

Experience:

• Required experience varies based on practice setting and programmatic needs of the facility

Licensure:

• Licensed or eligible in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility (required)

Certification:

• Must be BOC certified (required)
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)