Clinical Athletic Trainer - Float at Peachtree Orthopedics

Summary

Seeking a Clinical Athletic Trainer that will assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a busy Peachtree Orthopedics Surgeon.

This position is a Full-Time position that will float between our Buckhead clinic and College Park clinic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to the exam area.
• Performs intake with patients (including medical and other relevant history), documents vital signs and current medications.
• Obtains patient's orthopedic history and orders x-rays.
• Schedules diagnostic studies/surgery.
• Prepares and assists with injections/aspirations.
• Completes all orders for imaging, therapy, surgery, medication, and DME.
• Dispenses medication via in house pharmacy.
• Prepares blood, urine, and aspirate specimens for laboratory and completes required forms.
• Applies cast, splints, braces as directed by MD or mid-level provider.
• Performs dressing changes and removes sutures/staples.
• Educates patients on the proper use of DME, surgical precautions, and plan of care.
• Serves as liaison between patient and physician answers patient phone calls in a timely manner.
• Completes forms for handicap parking permits, FMLA, disability, work/school excuses, and worker's compensation status.
• Schedules surgery and coordinates implants or special equipment/biologics with vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training, Master's degree, and orthopedic clinic and experience with EMR documentation preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Board-certified as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) with a valid license in the state of Georgia, and current CPR/BLS certification.