Overview

This is a full-time position with the Outpatient Methodist Podiatry Team. This individual will be working within mainly our podiatry team in an outpatient clinic under the supervision of the clinic/practice manager and provider(s). The ATC will perform duties associated with direct patient care in accordance with the organization standards. The ATC will assist the providers with in-office procedures, treatments, casting, patient education, and assuring efficient patient flow. Patient education will range from explaining next steps in the treatment plan, to educate patients through a home exercise program or bracing. This individual may perform computerized provider order entry per provider. The ATC participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve set outcomes and enhance operational efficiency.

Various Job Duties include:

- Rooming: vitals, history and physical exam, determine if x-rays are needed, present to physician

- Placing needed orders per provider PT, MRI/CT, etc.

- Preparing any in office procedures (Injections, aspirations, ultrasound exams, PRP, etc.)

- Global period patients: complete history, physical examination, and plan of care based on physician recommendations

- Triaging and addressing patient calls and messaging

- Obtaining prior authorization per provider request

- Manage paperwork including, but not limited to FMLA, disability, workers comp, etc.

- Other Responsibilities

• Casting/splinting
• Staple or stitch removal
• Wound care
• Home exercise programs
• Patient education
• DME
• Clinical/Procedure Chart Prepping
• Scheduling Assistance as needed
• Medical Instrumentation Logistics
• Prescription Education and Review

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Athletic Training is required.
• Indiana State Athletic Training Licensure or eligible required.
• Must be a Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainer.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or Red Cross Professional Rescuer required.