Lead Athletic Trainer & Care Operations Specialist

Alliance Health System; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Orthopedics in Fair Lawn, NJ is seeking a Physician Extender Lead (Licensed Athletic Trainer) to support physicians, manage administrative tasks, and ensure smooth clinic operations. Location is Fair Lawn, with full-time hours and competitive compensation.

The role requires a NJ ATC license, 2+ years in healthcare, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Duties include coordinating with the medical team, mentoring staff, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant records.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Athletic Trainer (ATC) license required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably supporting physicians or providers.
• Degree from an accredited Athletic Training Education Program.
• Basic understanding of patient care and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Handle PTO requests and coverage for PE/MA department.
• Lead Thursday morning PE meetings.
• Assist in distributing DME.
• Assist with bi-weekly billing calls to ensure timely billing.
• Maintain policy/procedure updates for the team.
• Onboard new hires in the PE/MA department.
• Serve as contact person for PE/MA department questions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Degree from an accredited Athletic Training Education Program

Tools

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Alliance Orthopedics in Fair Lawn, NJ is seeking a Physician Extender Lead (Licensed Athletic Trainer) to support physicians, manage administrative tasks, and ensure smooth clinic operations. Location is Fair Lawn, with full-time hours and competitive compensation.

The role requires a NJ ATC license, 2+ years in healthcare, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Duties include coordinating with the medical team, mentoring staff, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant records.