Certified Athletic Trainer - Physician Practice

1012 Lehigh Valley Physician Group - Lehigh; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Bethlehem, PA, seeks an Athletic Trainer Clinic assistant to support the Orthopedic Sports Medicine team, accurately determining and communicating patient conditions and helping maintain patient flow through services.

Under direct physician supervision, you will assist with rooming, clinical intake, orders per LVPG protocol, injections, equipment and scheduling coordination, and perform related support tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or Exercise Physiology from a CAATE accredited program.
• Less than 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, organize workloads, and manage time.
• Ability to educate patients on exercise instruction.
• Ability to coordinate care services with other health care providers.
• Must be able to travel within 50 miles of home cost center.
• AT - Athletic Trainer BOC - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
• Upon Hire
• ATL - Athletic Trainer License - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year

Responsibilities

• Scribe the note for provider which includes HPI, physical exam, diagnostic review, discussion/summary and medical/work excuse.
• Assists in rooming the patient and completing clinical intake.
• May enter order for: x-rays per protocol as LVPG standard, medication under the direct supervision of the provider (per LVPG protocol and standard), for further workup studies (MRI, CT Scan, EMG) under the direct supervision of the provider (per LVPG protocol and standards).
• Review daily schedule and bring scheduling changes/adjustments to provider’s attention (includes rescheduling or calling other office/individual to confirm specific equipment is available).
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge base of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and nutrition.
• Performs other supportive functions for the orthopedic providers including but not limited to: suture/staple removal, casting, bracing, splinting, DME and crutch fitting and dispensing.
• Draw injections for provider and assist with injection procedure.
• Assist with completing surgical communication tool.

Skills

Multitasking

Patient education

Care coordination

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or Exercise Physiology

Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or Exercise Physiology (preferred)

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Athletic Trainer Clinic is responsible for assisting the provider by accurately determining and communicating the patient's current and previous medical condition to the provider while helping maintain the flow of patients through services received. Supports the Orthopedic Sports Medicine department by working under direct supervision of the physician in the areas of clinic operation, patient care, education, safety and scribing.

Job Duties

• Scribe the note for provider which includes HPI, physical exam, diagnostic review, discussion/summary and medical/work excuse.
• Assists in rooming the patient and completing clinical intake.
• May enter order for: x-rays per protocol as LVPG standard, medication under the direct supervision of the provider (per LVPG protocol and standard), for further workup studies (MRI, CT Scan, EMG) under the direct supervision of the provider (per LVPG protocol and standards).
• Review daily schedule and bring scheduling changes/adjustments to provider’s attention (includes rescheduling or calling other office/individual to confirm specific equipment is available).
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge base of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and nutrition.
• Performs other supportive functions for the orthopedic providers including but not limited to: suture/staple removal, casting, bracing, splinting, DME and crutch fitting and dispensing.
• Draw injections for provider and assist with injection procedure.
• Assist with completing surgical communication tool.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or Exercise Physiology from a CAATE accredited program.
• Less than 1 year
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, organize workloads, and manage time.
• Ability to educate patients on exercise instruction.
• Ability to coordinate care services with other health care providers.
• Must be able to travel within 50 miles of home cost center.
• AT - Athletic Trainer BOC - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
• Upon Hire
• ATL - Athletic Trainer License - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Athletic training or Exercise Physiology from a CAATE accredited program.

Physical Demands

• Lift over 50 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 140 lbs.
• Carry 80 lbs. short distances.
• Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

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Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 2775 Schoenersville Rd Primary Location: Bethlehem- Schoenersville Road Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Variable shift and hours Department: 1012-80104 LVPG-L Ortho & Sports Med - Bethlehem Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

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