Sports Medicine Assistant - Full Time - New Orleans

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job under general supervision leads all operational functions related to staff development/training. Assists in implementation of policies and procedures required for success as well as participate in initiatives to improve processes serving internal and external customers. Performs therapeutic procedures such as wound care, crutch and gait training and instructs patients on exercise. Schedules appointments for diagnostic examinations and physical therapy based on physician’s orders.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required – Master’s Degree in Allied Health or Education

Work Experience

Required – 3 years related experience in healthcare office in clinical or other related medical areas.

Preferred – 5 years related experience evaluating and assessing patient injury.

Certifications

Required - Certified Orthopedic Technologist (OTC)

BLS Certification

Board of Certified Athletic Trainers Certification (BOCATC)

Preferred - License in the state of practice

Successful completion of a SMA residency or equivalent program

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Excellent written, verbal and follow up skills required.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well with a team.

• Ability to interact with potential patients, clinic staff, physicians, and departments in a professional manner. Collaborative working and team building skills.

• Ability to multi-task with high degree of attention to detail and bring tasks to completion.

• Must be able to comfortably communicate with patients.

Job Duties

• Oversees daily department activities, serves as point person for department in Supervisor’s absence and trains new employees.

• Works closely with department manager and other team members to allocate resources daily among clinics.

• Leads special projects and audits projects independently with the end goal of ensuring that the internal control environment is not compromised, and the awareness of the process control culture is increasingly heightened.

• Interacts with vendors, partners, and internal team members when new initiatives are planned for testing or implementation regarding unit functions.

• Resolves customer concerns and participates in initiatives to improve customer service.

• Assists the physician in the clinic and operative setting (works independently and when required under the direct supervision of a physician)

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

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