Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training required.
• 1-2 years of experience working in a clinic setting-preferred

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:

• Current certification through the Board of Certification, Inc. for the Athletic Trainer
• Must be licensed, or eligible for licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the State of NH within 3 months of hire
• Certification in BLS required.

Preferred Licensure/Certification Skills:

• Current National Board Orthopedic Technologist Certified (OTC) or Orthopaedic Technologist - Surgery Certified (OT-SC) by the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists (NBCOT) or registration as a Registered Orthopedic Technologist, R.O.T. by the American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP)

• Physical Activity:
  
  
  • • Must have good physical stamina in this department.
    • Be able to tolerate much lifting, bending, walking, stooping, standing and desk work.
• Upper Extremity:
  
  
  • • Must be able to guard and transfer patients frequently, assist patients with gait and exercise activity
• Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:

• The Athletic Trainer delivers care under the direction and/or collaboration of a physician and functions as an integral member of the Orthopaedic Clinic patient care team which includes registered nurses (RN), licensed practice nurses (LPN), licensed nursing assistants (LNA), medical assistants (MA), administrative staff, physician assistants (PA), nurse practitioners (NP), physicians and ancillary clinical staff. The athletic trainer works closely with orthopedic team and supervising physician to provide clinic and patient support, patient education, facilitate patient questions/answers, and assist with office procedures. The athletic trainer is also responsible for carrying out other clinic duties and clerical responsibilities and for supporting clinic operations and delivering high-quality, safe, patient-centered care in collaboration with a supervising physician and the clinical care team.

• Manages the flow of patients in the department.
• Maintains adequate stocking of supplies in designated rooms/clinical work areas
• Maintains the cleanliness and general appearance of examination and treatment areas. Cleans, disinfects, sterilizes and maintains equipment and instruments.
• Assists in ordering of clinic supplies as directed or assigned.
• Reviews assigned provider schedules to ensure receipt of records and accuracy of pre-appointment radiology appointments and orders.
• Computerized order entry and charging for appropriate services as indicated by provider or written protocols.
• Assists in prior authorizations as directed.
• Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedures and exams.
• Conducts brief interview and history, obtains vital signs, performs basic screening/diagnostic measures and collect and processes specimens.
• Performs patient education for durable medical equipment to include training on use of assistive devices.
• Prepares and educates patients on home exercises programs.
• Assists in clinic procedures such as aspirations, injections.
• Performs cast application, removal, suture/staple removal.
• Completes assigned inBasket duties pertaining to physical therapy and occupational therapy questions.
• Responsible for answering telephone calls for providers as appropriate, reviews plan of care with appropriate provider, and shares recommendations with patient.
• Assists in pre-operative education appointments for assigned providers.
• Performs the post-operative patient visits to initiate therapy, review restrictions, and performs patient education and counseling for the assigned collaborating surgeon.
• Assists in managing assigned provider patient load by ensuring appropriate patient education and follow up care as indicated.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.