About this role
Primary Location: JHHS - Med Center East - ULP - CMG Address: 3920 Dutchman Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
 Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Job Description Summary: As an athletic trainer in a physician’s office, the employee facilitates effective clinical operations for physicians and advanced practice providers in the department of orthopedics.
Job Description: Under the supervision of a physician, this employee will provide medical services within the orthopedic practice and also:
• Triage patient messages, phone calls and questions appropriately, whether it is resolving issue within the scope of practice or utilizing physician, nurse triage and other ancillary staff as needed. • Responsible for following patient care from check in to check out. • Responsible for patient care in clinic to include wound care, suture removal, staple removal, splinting, casting, etc. as directed by supervising physician. • Completes required documentation and maintains pertinent record of assigned patients to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements • Communicate with patients, physicians, physical therapists, and other members of the healthcare team effectively and accurately to ensure excellent care and case management • Schedules patients and obtains necessary authorizations for surgeries, visits, and procedures for patients in physicians’ office as assigned. • Liaison between patient, physician or physician office staff. • Responsible for patient setup and education of in office procedures. • Prepares for and assists physician within office procedures. • Responsible for brace and crutch fitting and product education. • Responsible for maintaining clinic flow between all areas of the clinic. • Completes special projects as assigned. • Counsel patient regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and outcomes • Notifies Manager/Director, or designee of the need to re-order supplies in a timely manner to prevent delays of service • Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct • Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to always maintain confidentiality
• Performs other duties as assigned
Additional Job Description: Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field from an accredited college/university (required) • Masters’ degree and/or athletic training residency (preferred) Experience:
• Required experience varies based on practice setting and programmatic needs of the facility Licensure:
• Licensed or eligible in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility (required) Certification:
• Must be BOC certified (required) • Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)