Athletic Trainer - Beacon Orthopedics

Job Title

Licensed Athletic Trainer

Overview

Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a nationally known and respected leader in providing sports medicine and orthopedic care for over twenty five years with 20+ locations in Southwest Ohio (Cincinnati and Dayton), Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana.

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn't just what we do, it's how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values: Clinical quality, Integrity, Service excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, Continuous improvement, Inclusion. Our values aren't empty words they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you'll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more.

Responsibilities

The licensed Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the physician in patient care, documentation of encounters, communication with physicians and staff; general housekeeping of the exam rooms. Handles physician messages. Help out in the clinic and DME.

Position Responsibilities/Standards

General

• Attend department, clinic, or company meetings as required
• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns
• Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow staff members.
• Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Attend required annual in-service programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all company policies and procedures.
• Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies the supervisor.

Specific Duties

• EMR intake completed at time of service
• Escort patients to room
• Review H&P for new patients and/or new problems. Requires completion prior to physician seeing the patient
• Medical assistance as needed (casting, suture removal, draw injections, record prescriptions)
• Assist with physical therapy requests and off work requests
• Reviews encounter form for completeness and accuracy of coding, assuring all procedures and supplies noted
• Receive and reply to medical related messages and prescription requests from patients. Record in patent record
• Communication with physicians and staff
• Responsible for compliance of OSHA regulations - bio-hazardous disposal
• Facilitate medical records requests when necessary
• Facilitate scheduling outpatient testing and pre-certification for MRI, CT, Bonescan, Dexascan and other tests as necessary
• Assures exam rooms and clinic work areas are clean and tidy at all times for the next scheduled clinic
• Travel to other locations as needed
• Assist with scheduling outpatient testing and pre-certifications
• Obtain the readings for MRI and X-Rays for the physician to review and diagnose
• Contact the ancillary services to align follow up care and promote the communication between all parties
• Develop a streamline process for the message, written or verbal, to patient after
• Any other duties as assigned by the physician or Clinic Manager.

Qualifications

Education/Experience Required:

• ATC license to practice in the state of Ohio
• Must have motivation to augment his/her professional knowledge.
• Must have emotional stability to exercise consistent, sound, professional judgment; compliance with the morals of society and an awareness of the needs of his/her fellow personnel and commitment to responding to those needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and/or feel objects.
• Must be able to climb, pull, push, squat and/or kneel.
• Ability to demonstrate exercises properly without limitations.
• Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs.
• Average lift 25-50 lbs.

USD $20.00/Hr. USD $30.00/Hr.