Physician Extender Lead (Licensed Athletic Trainer)

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

Job summary

Alliance Orthopedics in Union, NJ seeks a Lead Physician Extender (Licensed Athletic Trainer) to support physicians and enhance patient care. You will manage PE/MA operations, mentor staff, coordinate appointments, and ensure compliant documentation and billing in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a NJ ATC license, 2+ years in healthcare, and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with the Medical team and patients.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Athletic Trainer (ATC) license required.
• Minimum of 2 years in a healthcare setting, preferably supporting physicians.
• Degree from an accredited Athletic Training Education Program.
• Familiarity with coding procedures and clinical pharmacology for scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle PTO requests and coverage for the PE/MA department.
• Lead Thursday morning PE meetings.
• Assist in ensuring DME is properly distributed.
• Assist with bi-weekly billing calls to ensure timely billing.
• Keep the team updated on policy/procedure changes.
• Assist with onboarding of new PE/MA department staff.
• Serve as contact person for PE/MA questions or concerns.
• Ensure adequate staffing and role performance across teams.
• Support patient retention through excellent service and responsive inquiries.
• Collaborate with Clinical Director to coordinate orthopedic consultations and appointments.
• Record patient vital signs and medical history with confidentiality.
• Conduct post-procedure follow-ups to address recovery concerns.
• Prepare exam rooms and ensure supplies and equipment are ready.
• Assist physicians during procedures and anticipate needs.
• Deliver compassionate care to patients and families.
• Ensure HIPAA and OSHA compliance for privacy and safety.
• Coordinate with Medical Team for patient questions and continuity of care.
• Work with Location Supervisor on scheduling and confirmation calls to patients.
• Maintain presentation standards of evaluation rooms.
• Complete no less than 10 Clinical Mentorships weekly in region.
• Review KPIs with teams weekly to improve performance and adherence to Alliance protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Healthcare terminology

EMR systems

Education

Athletic Training degree

Job description

Physician Extender Lead (Licensed Athletic Trainer)

Department: Medical

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Union

Compensation: $70,000 - $120,000 / year

Description

Lead Physician Extender

Alliance Orthopedics

Location: Union

Our goal is to help patients, so they can spend less time in pain and more time doing the things they love. We take a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, understanding each patient is unique and therefore requires a personalized treatment plan. We work closely with our patients to create customized programs that align with their specific health and lifestyle goals.

The Lead Physician Extender plays a crucial role in supporting the healthcare team by assisting physicians in delivering patient care and managing administrative tasks. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle all PTO requests and coverage for the PE/MA department.
• Lead Thursday morning PE meetings.
• Assist in ensuring DME is properly distributed.
• Assist with bi-weekly billing calls, ensuring billing is getting done in a timely manner.
• Keep the team aware of any changes in policy/procedure.
• Assist with onboarding of any new hires in the PE/MA department.
• Serve as the contact person for the PE/MA department for any questions or concerns they are having with their role/patients/etc.
• Ensure that team is adequately staffed and performing their roles and responsibilities
• Create and aid in patient retention efforts by providing exceptional customer service and addressing patient inquiries or concerns.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director to execute administrative tasks, including identifying suitable orthopedic patients for consultations and coordinating appointments.
• Record patient vital signs, medical history, test results, and other medical information while ensuring strict confidentiality and accurate documentation.
• Conduct post-procedure follow‑up the day after the procedure to assess patient recovery and address any post‑operative concerns.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations, procedures, and other patient care activities, ensuring cleanliness, availability of supplies, and proper equipment setup.
• Assist physicians during medical procedures, providing necessary support, and anticipating their needs.
• Deliver compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and their families, addressing their questions and concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations, including but not limited to, HIPAA and OSHA, to maintain patient privacy and safety.
• Coordinate with the Medical Team to address patient questions, concerns, or requests for information, facilitating effective communication and continuity of care.
• Partner with the Location Supervisor to execute additional administrative duties, including scheduling requirements and confirmation calls to patients.
• Maintain the presentation standards of evaluation rooms, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
• Complete no less than 10 Clinical Mentorships weekly on staff in designated region.
• Review and track KPIs for teams in region, addressing these weekly with each team to promote improved performance and ensure Alliance protocols are adhered to.
• Monitor and ensure that admin time is utilized properly by all teams.

Requirements

• Valid New Jersey Athletic Trainer (ATC) License is REQUIRED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a role supporting physicians or healthcare providers.
• Degree from an accredited Athletic Training Education Program.
• Basic understanding of patient care and medical terminology is preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for the scope of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems for accurate documentation and information retrieval.

Background Check Requirement: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information as permitted by law