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Entity: Clinical Care Associates
Department: PSP Orthopaedics- CCH
Location: Penn Orthopaedics Exton- 479 Thomas Jones Way
Hours: Per Departmental Needs – Full Time
Summary:
Under the direct supervision of a Physician, the athletic trainer will provide routine care of athletic injuries for patients and assist doctors in the day-to-day duties of the clinical and hospital settings. Excellent observational skills, clinical empathy, and a high level of professionalism are vital for success in this role.
Responsibilities:
- Care and prevention of athletic injuries in the clinical setting.
- Standard patient care: room patients, collect medical history.
- Answer phone calls, complete patient forms, and acquire authorizations.
- Provide direct support to the physicians in minor procedures performed in office and joint aspirations/injections.
- Provide wound care, stitch removal, and dressing changes.
- Prepare clinics, update charts, and coordinate patient referrals.
- DME fitting, casting patients and removal of casts.
- Stock/Clean rooms daily and order supplies/medications as needed.
Credentials:
- Certified Athletic Trainer (Required)
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
- Education Specialization: Athletic Training; From a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program at a 4-year college/University Equivalent Experience:
- Master of Arts or Science
- Education Specialization: CAATE accredited Master’s Program Equivalent Experience: 2+ years Athletic Training in a clinical setting
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