Orthopaedic Athletic Trainer: Patient Care & Rehab

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is seeking an athletic trainer to join the Orthopaedic Clinic team. You will support clinic operations by managing patient flow, maintaining supplies, and assisting with procedures and education under the supervision of a physician.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, education on home exercises, durable medical equipment, and assisting with expected orthopedic procedures. A Bachelor’s in Athletic Training and NH licensure are required, with BLS upon hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manages the flow of patients in the department.
• Maintains stocking of supplies in designated rooms/clinical work areas
• Maintains cleanliness of examination and treatment areas; cleans, disinfects, sterilizes and maintains equipment
• Assists in ordering of clinic supplies
• Reviews provider schedules for records and pre-appointment radiology appointments
• Performs computerized order entry and charging as indicated
• Assists in prior authorizations as directed
• Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedures and exams
• Conducts brief interview and collects vital signs; basic screening/diagnostics
• Educates patients on durable medical equipment and home exercise programs
• Assists in procedures such as aspirations, injections; cast removal, suture/staple removal
• Completes inBasket duties for PT/OT questions
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Athletic training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is seeking an athletic trainer to join the Orthopaedic Clinic team. You will support clinic operations by managing patient flow, maintaining supplies, and assisting with procedures and education under the supervision of a physician.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, education on home exercises, durable medical equipment, and assisting with expected orthopedic procedures. A Bachelor’s in Athletic Training and NH licensure are required, with BLS upon hire.