Clinical Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics

Summary

Responsibilities

• Clinical Patient Care
• The Clinical ATC obtains 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
• The Clinical ATC assists our Orthopedic 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
• Care Coordination and Practice Support
• The Clinical ATC coordinates 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
• The Clinical ATC manages 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
• Quality, Education, and Program Development
• Support departmental initiatives related to patient safety, quality improvement, compliance, and operational excellence
• The Clinical ATC assists 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
• Professional Expectations
• 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
• Requirements

Education

Certifications/Licensure

Experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach throughout the workday
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds
• Ability to perform close visual work including computer use, documentation, and patient assessment
• Ability to safely assist patients and handle clinical equipment as required
• Physical demands may vary based on assigned clinical location and responsibilities
• This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Duties and responsibilities, experience, qualifications, skills, supervisory relationship, physical/mental demands, and environmental/ working conditions may change as needs evolve.