Athletic Trainer - Ortho

About the Role The Athletic Trainer at Endeavor Health collaborates with physicians to optimize activity and participation for patients. This role encompasses prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, with a focus on preventing and treating injuries to muscle and bone.

What You'll Do

• Fit patients with casts, braces, crutches, and other DME.
• Provide service based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria appropriate to the age and type of the patients served.
• Act as a liaison between interdisciplinary healthcare providers, patients, and their families.
• Perform vital signs with special attention to geriatric, neonatal and pediatric patients; prepare patients for physician visit.
• Document in the EMR utilizing the standardized rooming patient protocol.
• Perform laboratory and diagnostic testing as ordered; document results in the EMR.
• Provide a therapeutic exercise plan, patient education, follow-up planning and referrals.
• Assist with patient and family treatment plan adjustments and/or other procedures within established parameters.
• Provide telephone management and support for patients/families.
• Collaborate with community resources, equipment, home care vendors, and other healthcare professionals.
• Obtain general medical and daily care histories.
• Perform specialty-specific physical exams as requested.
• Provide lectures, programs and education opportunities to the community in area of expertise.
• Develop patient and family educational materials.
• Ensure smooth and efficient workflows and operations in specialty area.
• In conjunction with supervisory staff and physician, monitor quality measures and assure compliance with regulatory bodies.
• Participate in patient care clinical projects and initiatives.
• Assist leadership with marketing and growing specialty patient population.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the clinic; maintain inventory of supplies and order as needed.
• Schedule patient appointments; assist with front office activities.
• Assist with activities such as scanning of outside records into the EMR.
• Work jointly with management to maintain Endeavor Health Performance Improvement Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by practice management and physician.
• Maintain frequent and ongoing communication with the clinical team regarding patient status, activities and work completed. Communicating effectively with team members and Practice Manager.
• Recognize and provide needed assistance to co-workers (demonstrate flexibility).
• Meet departmental attendance standards.
• Perform duties assigned, complete all documentation requirements, navigate through EMR charts, manage in-basket messages correctly and document in the EMR. This includes use of Smart Sets, Smart Tools and Smart Phrases in the EMR.
• Add and document encounters correctly. Make quick appointments in Cadence.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• CPR/BLS Certification (American Heart Association).
• Certified Athletic Trainer (NATA) or Licensed Athletic Trainer (IDFPR).
• Current Licensed Athletic Trainer license through IDFPR.
• Experience with Casting / DME.

Nice to Have

• Experience in sports medicine, athletic training or therapeutic environment preferred.
• Evidence of leadership, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, basic computer skills and clinical competence.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly salary range: $24.86 - $37.29 USD.
• Premium pay for eligible employees.
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development.
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free Parking.
• Wellness Program Savings Plan.
• Health Savings Account Options.
• Retirement Options with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
• Community Involvement Opportunities.