Rehab Trainer and DME Coordinator - Ortho MO

Tenet Healthcare; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Rehab Trainer and DME Coordinator to educate patients on DME usage, coordinate equipment needs for surgical cases, and ensure accurate documentation and billing coordination. The role involves collaboration with physicians and clinical staff to support efficient patient care in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining up-to-date DME knowledge, inventory management, and coordinating with vendors to resolve supply issues, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise related studies and 1 year of clinical experience.
• Athletic Trainer Certification license preferred.
• Certification within 1 year of employment. AHA BLS.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients on proper use and care of prescribed equipment.
• Monitors compliance with orthopedic protocols.
• Supports efficient patient care delivery through collaboration with physicians and clinical staff.
• Maintains knowledge of DME products, orthopedic terminology, and regulatory requirements in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise related studies

Athletic Trainer Certification license

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Rehab Trainer and DME Coordinator is in collaboration with Physicians to provide patient education and coordination related to durable medical equipment (DME), including fitting and dispensing equipment in the clinic and surgery per physician orders. Coordinates DME needs for surgical cases, obtains insurance authorizations when required, and ensures accurate documentation, charge entry, and billing coordination. Maintains inventory levels, orders and tracks equipment, and works with vendors to resolve supply issues.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients on proper use and care of prescribed equipment
• Monitors compliance with orthopedic protocols
• Supports efficient patient care delivery through collaboration with physicians and clinical staff
• Maintains knowledge of DME products, orthopedic terminology, and regulatory requirements while working independently in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in exercise related studies and 1 year of clinical experience.

Preferred: Athletic Trainer Certification license

Required: Certification within 1 year of employment. AHA BLS.

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