Athletic Trainer- Orthopaedics-Apex

 

Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.

Learn more about us: https://dhip.dukehealth.org/about-us

 

 

ATHLETIC TRAINER

JOB LOCATION:

Duke Orthopaedics of Apex- 1545 Orchard Villas Ave, Ste 100, Apex, NC 27502

 

 

$7,500 Commitment Bonus Eligible | Paid out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments (6 months and 12 months).

**Only new hires who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past 12 months (at the time of offer) are eligible to receive the commitment bonus.**

 

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide direct and indirect care to patients at Duke Orthopaedic Clinic located in Apex, NC

 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care Responsibilities- rooming patients, collecting histories, document 1st pass HPI, charting, answering phone calls, completing forms, teach HEP & walking with crutches
• Clerical Duties- prepping clinics, obtaining test results, updating charts, verifying insurance, obtaining authorizations, coordinating referrals and appointments
• Fulfills EOC Responsibilities- cleaning exam rooms, ordering and stocking supplies and restocking exam rooms, cleaning exam tables, maintain safe work environment by checking for expired supplies, medications, emptying sharps containers
• Organizational Duties- promoting patient rights, responding to emergency codes, following HR, Compliance and Joint Commission policies
• Responsibilities that vary according to state law, which include autoclaving, checking vital signs, suture removal, dressing changes, entering orders based on physician protocols, biohazard waste, applying DME to a patient
• As assigned by clinic leadership, develop the ability to remove cast, apply basic splints and cast to the upper and lower extremity.  Accurately fit all DME products used in the clinic
• Certain athletic trainers will be assigned the responsibilities to evaluate patients during their first post-operative visit.  A physician or APP must also be present in clinic to provide support to the ATC if needed.  The note generated by the ATC will be co-signed by the MD or APP
• Other duties as assigned by your manager or HCA

 

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in