Location: New York,NY, USA
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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
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Emp Status
Regular Full time
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $45,400.00 - $69,475.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
What you will be doing
JOB DESCRIPTION
Athletic Trainer
Dr. Ryan Lingor
Full-Time
Athletic Trainer Overview:
Dr. Ryan Lingor is a Primary Sports Medicine physician specializing in treatment of acute and overuse injuries of patients of all ages. Under the direction of the physician, you will function as a physician extender by ensuring efficient flow of patient visits during office hours. You will work closely with the physician to ensure a cohesive approach to injury management and prevention. Key responsibilities will include preparing medical records for client visits, providing medical information to clinicians to allow for personalization of evaluations, and coordinating/overseeing the follow-up process. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited, to assisting with procedures, patient education, and implementing the treatment plan.
In addition to the Athletic Trainer role, you will assist with administrative tasks in the office. The administrative responsibilities in the office include, but not limited to: scheduling patient appointments, patient check out, filing/scanning records, procedures/medication authorizations, and answering a high volume of phone calls. Your role is essential to promoting a professional atmosphere through courteous communication, cooperation and respect for patients, visitors and members of the health care team.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Athletic Trainer Duties & Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and oversee follow-up process to maintain continuation of care
* Obtain medical records prior to client visits
* Organize and maintain client charts
* Assist in development of program procedures and protocols
* Coordinate clinician referral process and maintain referral network database
* Create personalized exercise programs for patients in relevant systems/databases
* Organize patient information/charts (i.e., results and outside notes) for physician review prior to appointment
* Provide general patient education and field patient questions
* Under physician supervision, assist with answering phone calls
* Under physician supervision, develop appropriate fitness and training programs for patients including home exercise and activity modifications
* Assist with coordinating testing, physical therapy and physician referrals, medication prescriptions, and follow up visits as recommended by the physician
* Document progress patient has made towards desired outcomes
* Maintain clear and legible history and physical documentation and all other reports as requested by the physician
* Act as a liaison between physician, nursing, and office staff to promote effective and efficient patient care.
Administrative Duties & Responsibilities:
* Create, scan and file patient charts
* File medical documentation and patient charts where applicable
* Prepare patient charts in anticipation of office hours where applicable.
* Scan medical records into EMR system
* All patient charts and documents must have double identifiers (ex. Name and date of birth)
* Any documents being scanned or filed into patient chart must be checked for double identifier and placed in appropriately identified section
* No 'results' document is to be scanned or filed into patient chart until MD has reviewed and signed.
* Answer telephone, route callers, take messages and provide routine information to callers in a professional and efficient manner.
* Schedule patient appointments and other ancillary tests
* Obtain prior authorizations
A Bachelor's degree (e.g., BA, BS, BSN, BSW).
* Licensed by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (A.T.C)
* Bachelors in Sports Medicine or related field
* CPR & ACL certified
* Minimum of 2 years of experience
* Heavy physical activity
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.