Clinical Athletic Trainer

About the role

The Clinical Athletic Trainer works directly alongside an interventional pain management physician with extensive experience in orthopedic and sports medicine.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document comprehensive patient histories, including chief complaint, mechanism of injury, past medical history, medications, allergies, and functional limitations
• Perform musculoskeletal evaluations including range of motion, strength testing, neurovascular assessment, palpation, functional testing, ligamentous evaluation, and special orthopedic testing
• Assist physicians with patient examinations, treatment planning, and follow-up care
• Prepare patients for office procedures and assist physicians during injections and other clinical procedures
• Provide post-operative care including wound assessments, dressing changes, suture removal, and patient education as directed by the supervising physician
• Apply, fit, and educate patients regarding durable medical equipment (DME), braces, orthotics, and assistive devices
• Provide exercise instruction, rehabilitation guidance, and education regarding injury prevention, treatment plans, surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and return-to-activity protocols
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and payer requirements
• Coordinate patient care across physicians, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, imaging departments, and outside healthcare providers
• Facilitate diagnostic testing including radiographs, MRI, CT, EMG, ultrasound, laboratory studies, and specialty referrals under physician direction
• Manage physician clinic workflows and assist in optimizing patient access and scheduling efficiency
• Respond to patient phone calls, portal messages, and clinical inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Monitor patient progress and communicate clinical concerns to the physician team
• Serve as a clinical resource for administrative staff, call center personnel, and interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, state practice acts, accreditation standards, and organizational policies
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a CAATE-accredited Athletic Training Program required
• Master's degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, or related healthcare field preferred
• Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainer required
• Current State Athletic Training License or eligibility for licensure required
• Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required
• Experience in orthopedic, sports medicine, physician practice, collegiate, professional, or clinical athletic training setting preferred
• Experience with electronic medical records and clinical documentation preferred
• Experience with durable medical equipment fitting and patient education preferred

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching throughout the workday
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds
• Close visual work including computer use, documentation, and patient assessment
• Safe assistance of patients and handling of clinical equipment as required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
• Long and short term disability
• 401k program with company match and profit sharing
• Wellness program
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible savings accounts
• ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits