About This Role
This is an experienced athletic training position with clinical responsibilities to one or more orthopedic physicians, working under the direction of the Sports Medicine or Orthopedic Clinic Manager. The role requires strong clinical evaluation and educational skills, providing direct patient contact for the evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology.
Responsibilities
- Provide athletic training services for Emory Orthopedics or Sports Medicine under the direction of a designated orthopedic physician
- Perform a thorough medical history and appropriate physical examination on each patient
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies under the direction of a physician, including radiographs, MRIs, EMG studies, CT scans, diagnostic ultrasounds, rehabilitation referrals, and physician referrals
- Perform educational responsibilities specific to the needs of each patient, including exercise instruction and demonstration, and answering patient questions regarding treatment plans, surgery, rehabilitation, and future care
- Identify, document, and resolve complex patient problems related to musculoskeletal care and patient service
- Assure continuity of care through effective decision-making resulting in quality patient care
- Coordinate patient and/or athlete care services with other healthcare providers
- Document each patient visit following all outlined guidelines in electronic databases, including history, physical exam, diagnostic test results, impression, plan, and patient learning
- Prepare and assist the physician with injection procedures done in the office
- Provide proper post-operative wound care and education, and remove sutures and perform dressing changes for post-surgical patients as directed by the attending physician
- Assure a timely response to patient phone calls
- Handle general office duties and any other tasks assigned by the physicians or clinic manager
- Identify the need to develop or revise policies and procedures pertaining to sports medicine patients and/or department practices
- Implement clinic initiatives with regards to patient safety, compliance, and staff development
- Assist with physician research projects and demonstrate progression on specific projects
- Provide coverage for community outreach events as required by program manager
- Serve as a mentor for the Athletic Training Residency program with involvement in teaching and educational sessions
- Act as a clinical resource for the call center, front desk, and other administrative personnel
- Work cooperatively with all members of the Emory Orthopedic and Spine Center teams
- Attend greater than 75% of the educational programming offered by Emory Sports Medicine (i.e., Journal Club, Case Studies, Emory/SEATA annual symposium)
