Athletic Trainer (Clinical), Ortho Clinic - Beachwood

About the role

Supports injured athletes by facilitating office visits within physician office practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for following patient care from check in to check out.
• Liaison between patient, physician or physician office staff.
• Responsible for taking patient history, triage, and documentation.
• Design and educate patients on home exercise protocols per the physician's request.
• Responsible for patient setup and education of in-office procedures.
• Prepares for and assists physician with in-office procedures.
• Responsible for brace and crutch fitting and DME education.
• Triage patient messages, phone calls and questions appropriately, whether it is resolving the issue within the scope of practice or utilizing physician, nurse and other ancillary staff as needed.
• Counsel patient regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and outcomes.
• Supports the Rehabilitation clinic operations to optimize patient throughput.
• Supports Rehabilitation Services patients as directed by the Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist.
• Performs role of Athletic Trainer - Outreach Staff if participating in offsite event coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
• Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

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