Athletic Trainer - Carmel

Overview

This is a full-time position in the Orthopedics Department/Carmel, Indiana.

• Work with providers in an outpatient clinic under supervision of the clinic/practice manager and providers.
• Perform duties associated with direct patient care in accordance with organization standards.
• Assist providers with in-office procedures, treatments, casting, patient education, and assuring efficient patient flow.
• Educate patients on next steps in the treatment plan, home exercise programs, or bracing.
• Possibly perform computerized provider order entry per provider.
• Participate 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.
• May perform duties associated with symptom-management, direct in-clinic patient care, telehealth patient care, quality improvement activities, and other duties as assigned.

• 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' compensation, etc.

• 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.