Clinical Athletic Trainer

Summary

The Clinical Athletic Trainer is an integral part of a fast-paced orthopedic practice that must excel in IBJI’s core values of patient-centric care, musculoskeletal care, and teamwork. This position serves as a clinical liaison between patients, physicians, advance practice providers, rehabilitation professionals, and support staff to ensure efficient, high-quality musculoskeletal care throughout the continuum of care.

Full-time

• Obtain and document comprehensive patient histories, including chief complaint, mechanism of injury, past medical history, medications, allergies, and functional limitations
• Perform musculoskeletal evaluations including range of motion, strength testing, neurovascular assessment, palpation, functional testing, ligamentous evaluation, and special orthopedic testing
• Assist physicians with patient examinations, treatment planning, and follow-up care
• Prepare patients for office procedures and assist physicians during injections and other clinical procedures
• Provide post-operative care including wound assessments, dressing changes, suture removal, and patient education as directed by the supervising physician
• Apply, fit, and educate patients regarding durable medical equipment (DME), braces, orthotics, and assistive devices
• Provide exercise instruction, rehabilitation guidance, and education regarding injury prevention, treatment plans, surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and return-to-activity protocols
• Monitor patient progress and communicate clinical concerns to the physician team

• Coordinate patient care across physicians, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, imaging departments, and outside healthcare providers
• Facilitate diagnostic testing including radiographs, MRI, CT, EMG, ultrasound, laboratory studies, and specialty referrals under physician direction
• Manage physician clinic workflows and assist in optimizing patient access and scheduling efficiency
• Respond to patient phone calls, portal messages, and clinical inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Serve as a clinical resource for administrative staff, call center personnel, and interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and payer requirements

• Support departmental initiatives related to patient safety, quality improvement, compliance, and operational excellence
• Assist in the development, implementation, and revision of clinical policies, procedures, and best practices
• Participate in continuing education activities and maintain current knowledge of evidence-based orthopedic and sports medicine practices
• Contribute to educational programming including journal clubs, case reviews, conferences, and departmental in-services
• Serve as a mentor and clinical preceptor for athletic training students, residents, and other learners as assigned
• Participate in physician-led research projects, data collection efforts, and scholarly activities as requested

• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional patient service
• Foster collaborative relationships with physicians, advanced practice providers, rehabilitation staff, and administrative personnel
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, state practice acts, accreditation standards, and organizational policies
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals

• Bachelor's degree from a CAATE-accredited Athletic Training Program required
• Master's degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, or related healthcare field preferred

• Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainer required
• Current State Athletic Training License or eligibility for licensure required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required

• Experience in orthopedic, sports medicine, physician practice, collegiate, professional, or clinical athletic training setting preferred
• Experience with electronic medical records and clinical documentation preferred
• Experience with durable medical equipment fitting and patient education preferred

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach throughout the workday
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry,…