Overview

This is a full-time position in the Orthopedics Department at Methodist Hospital.

This individual will be working with providers(s) in an outpatient clinic under the supervision of the clinic/practice manager and provider(s). The ATC will perform duties associated with direct patient care in accordance with the organization standards. The ATC will assist the providers with in-office procedures, treatments, casting, patient education, and assuring efficient patient flow. Patient education will range from explaining next steps in the treatment plan, to educate patients through a home exercise program or bracing. This individual may perform computerized provider order entry per provider. The ATC participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve set outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. This position may perform duties associated with symptom-management, direct in-clinic patient care, telehealth patient care, quality improvement activities and other duties as assigned.

Job Duties:
- Rooming: vitals, history and physical exam, determine if x-rays are needed, present to physician
- Placing needed orders per provider PT, MRI/CT, etc.
- Preparing any in office procedures (Injections, aspirations, ultrasound exams, PRP, etc.)
- Global period patients: complete history, physical examination, and plan of care based on physician recommendations
- Triaging and addressing patient calls and messaging
- Obtaining prior authorization per provider request
- Manage paperwork including, but not limited to FMLA, disability, workers comp, etc.
Other Responsibilities:
#Casting/splinting
#Staple or stitch removal
#Wound care
#Home exercise programs
#Patient education
#DME
#Manual therapy
#Clinical/Procedure Chart Prepping
#Scheduling Assistance as needed
#Medical Instrumentation Logistics
#Prescription Education and Review

* Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Athletic Training is required.
* Indiana State Athletic Training Licensure or eligible required.
* Must be a Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainer.
* AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or Red Cross Professional Rescuer required.
* Other certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
* 0-3 years of experience required.