Athletic Trainer - Mansfield Orthopaedics - Waterbury/Morrisville

Responsibilities

• Perform both clinical and administrative tasks under the guidance of the attending physician.
• Schedule appointments using the EMR system as needed.
• Review and adjust provider schedules to optimize patient access.
• Assist with patient navigation in FORCE therapeutics during surgical care.
• Troubleshoot patient concerns and collaborate with practice staff and other Copley Managers or staff as needed.
• Provide patient education regarding preoperative and post-operative issues.
• Apply knowledge of DME products and their application to casting specific to the surgeons' needs.
• Work collaboratively with Medical Assistants, RNs, and Providers in all appropriate procedures.
• Provide associated documentation and/or education materials to patients as requested.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with all team members, identifying appropriate communication channels for patient needs.
• Ensure adequate stock of appropriate supplies and work with other staff to maintain inventory.
• Follow hospital policy in dealing with outside vendors and salespeople regarding new product considerations and in-services.
• Perform appropriate and safe clinical patient treatment, including necessary modalities and therapeutic activities as indicated by patient status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from an accredited program by CAAHEP or its successor organization.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation setting.
• Experience in orthopedic clinic settings, including managing schedules and working directly with Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Physicians.
• Vermont license as an Athletic Trainer.
• National Certification from the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA).
• Board of Certification (BOC) certification.
• Ability to practice independently and as part of the Rehabilitation team, performing evaluations, treatments, prevention, and conditioning tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in the health care and education environments for athletes of all ages, individually and in teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate, and implement prevention and conditioning programs in the community according to organizational guidelines.
• Ability to multitask in the clinic setting to assist in coordinating clinic services.
• Computer-based clinical documentation skills.
• Demonstrated understanding and adherence to regulatory and compliance standards for all patient care services, including documentation and billing.