Sports Medicine Assistant- Orthopedics

Overview

We ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

• This job performs therapeutic procedures such as wound care, crutch and gait training and instructs patients on exercise. Assists physician with evaluation, documentation, treatment, education, and care coordination for patients in clinic setting. Assists with surgery coordination, positioning, draping, and intraoperative patient care for surgeons. Perform research and quality improvement projects. Schedules appointments for diagnostic examinations and physical therapy based on physician s orders.

• Education

  Required – Bachelor s Degree in Allied Health

  Preferred – Master s Degree in Allied Health or Education

• Work Experience

  Required - 3 years related experience in healthcare office in clinical or other related medical areas including evaluating and assessing patient injury.

• Certifications

  Required - Certified Orthopedic Technologist (OTC)

  Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

  Board of Certified Athletic Trainers Certification (BOCATC)

  Preferred - License in the state of practice

  Completion of SMA residency or equivalent program

• Knowledge
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  (KSAs)

  • Excellent written, verbal and follow up skills required.

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well with a team.

  • Ability to interact with potential patients, clinic staff, physicians, and departments in a professional manner. Collaborative working and team building skills.

  • Ability to multi-task with high degree of attention to detail and bring tasks to completion.

  • Must be able to comfortably communicate with patients.

• Assists the physician(s) with research and quality improvement projects.

• Educates patients regarding treatment plans, pathophysiology, anatomy, and clinical decision making.

• Gathers patient’s medical background and history of present illness, performs problem focused clinical examination, documents findings and treatment plans, and places orders in electronic medical record system under written order guidelines.

• Performs wound care, crutch and gait training, casting, splinting, or bracing, and instructs patients on exercise programs.

• Assists the physician in the clinic and operative setting (works independently and when required under the direct supervision of a physician)

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The physical demands described here are representative of…