Clinical Athletic Trainer- Spine Center

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St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Florence, Kentucky

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Acts as a physician extender providing patient assessments, special testing, and assistance with office procedures in a spine center. Responsibilities include documenting findings in EPIC, managing patient education, and coordinating care through triage and referrals.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and possess strong assessment, special testing, and patient education skills. You are proficient in using electronic medical records and can administer specific tests like ImPACT and BESS for concussion assessment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

FABER

Slump

manual muscle testing

dermatome testing

ImPACT testing

BESS testing

EPIC

First Aid/CPR

Board of Certification (BOC)

Ky State Licensure

Job Description

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Job Summary:

Reports to the Practice Manager, the Clinical Athletic Trainer practices as a physician extender assisting providers in all aspects of patient care which could include, but not limited to accurate and precise assessment, special testing (FABER, Slump, manual muscle, dermatome, etc.), advanced imaging orders, counsel patients on diagnosis, home exercise program education, and DME fitting. May be required to use special programs such as ImPACT testing and be able to administer BESS testing. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors, and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

BENEFITS:

  • No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends. Exceptions include Urgent Care and After-Hours Clinics
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 403b with Match
  • Opportunity for Career Growth

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Utilize critical thinking skills, problem solving abilities and efficient evaluation skills to perform accurate and precise assessment, special testing (FABER, Slump, manual muscle, dermatome, etc.) and advanced imaging orders as needed.

2. Provide subjective and objective findings to the provider and document appropriately in EPIC.

3. Assist in office procedures (ultrasound guided injections, pain pump refills, etc.), procedure education, DME fitting, application and education following proper office protocol including documentation in electronic medical record.

4. Perform post operative assessments, wound checks, and appropriate education.

5. Counsel patients on diagnosis, treatment options, outcomes, and provider home exercise education.

6. Perform ImPACT testing to assess for concussion and administer BESS testing for balance post-concussion.

7. Room patients following standardization guidelines including escorting patient to exam rooms, interviewing patient, address patient concerns about exam and measure vital signs. Clean and disinfect exam room upon completion of visit.

8. Maintain all logs and required check (refrigerator, expired meds, temperature, etc.)

9. Communicate to patients with lab and test results, triage patient phone calls, perform medication refills, schedule patient visits, timely referral process and prior authorization completion.

10. Enhances professional growth and development of self by participation in continuing education and in-service training.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

1. Ability to work in team-based care and decision-making culture.

2. Ability to perform rapid and efficient assessment and formulate reports to provider.

3. Ability to keep a clear head and calm demeanor when talking to patients, family, staff, and medical professionals.

4. Understanding of electronic medical records and documentation requirements.

5. Ability to understand written protocols, lab reference manuals and memos.

6. Proficient communication, comprehension, reading and writing skills.

7. Ability to manage a steady volume of work accurately in a busy environment.

8. Demonstrated ability to work independently resulting in effective outcomes and on-time performance.

9. Must work carefully and precisely with attention to detail.

10. Performs duties willingly and with initiative. Shares necessary information so co-workers can do the same.

11. Cooperates with other departments and work groups.

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

N/A

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. Valid driver’s license for travel between office sites.

2. Board of Certification (BOC) (within 6 months of hire.)

3. Ky State Licensure (2 months after achieving BOC certification.)

4. First Aid/CPR per National Athletic training Association (NATA) requirements.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you have a passion for taking care of the community and are interested in Healthcare, you will take pride in the level of care we provide at St. Elizabeth. We take care of patients and each other. 

St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.

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St. Elizabeth Healthcare

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Greater Cincinnati region. For more than 150 years, St. Elizabeth has been the heart and soul of healthcare in Northern Kentucky. Founded with one small hospital in 1861, St. Elizabeth Healthcare now operates six facilities throughout Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana – St. Elizabeth Covington, St. Elizabeth Edgewood, St. Elizabeth Florence, St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas, St. Elizabeth Grant and St. Elizabeth Dearborn. St. Elizabeth also has vast resources to serve the Greater Cincinnati area, including almost 1,200 licensed beds; a physician organization, which includes more than 100 primary care and specialty office locations; 1,200 physicians with admitting privileges; nearly 8,500 associates; more than 1,200 volunteers; and three freestanding imaging centers and two ambulatory surgery centers. Our mission is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care that improves the health of the people we serve. We accomplish this through state-of the-art technology and nearly 8,500 associates, led by a well-respected board and executive leadership team who love this organization and our community.
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