Ortho Rhode Island is a world-class group of talented providers and professionals, all working together to offer value and quality in everything we do. Each Ortho Rhode Island team member is dedicated to thinking like a patient, and to offering the best experience in our industry, driven by our core values: delivering on our word, respecting each other, innovating in orthopedics, valuing every individual, and engaging our community.

The position of the Athletic Trainer will be responsible for functioning as an athletic trainer, including game and practice coverage, supervise the Rehab Aides at the primary clinic location the Athletic trainer is working in, assist in clinic maintenance, including supply ordering and functioning as a Rehab Aide, and collaborate with the physicians, therapists, coaches, and athletes to help provide best possible care. Additionally, the Athletic trainer will help support Ortho RI’s relationship with RIIL and the local community.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Clinical:

• Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
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• Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
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• Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.
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• Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
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• Perform general administrative tasks, such as keeping records or writing reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties:

• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, and performance review of Rehab Aides
• Responsible for creating weekly Aide schedule for clinic support.
• Responsible for supporting best possible patient experience with clinic support staff.

Additional:

• Participation in OrthoRI supporting RIIL events and activities (i.e., PPEs)
• Responsible for clinic maintenance (i.e., ordering supplies, work orders for repairs, machine maintenance requests)
• Rehab Aide responsibilities to help support therapists in the clinic (patient scheduling, exercise guidance, table cleaning, laundry)
• Delivering a consistent message of prioritizing patient experience to all Rehab Aide support staff

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of policies, regulations, and requirements of clinic and regulators including infection control and observance of OSHA and HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the correct usage of CPT, ICD-10 codes, and accurate coding of charges
• Ability to work in a dynamic group environment.
• Must be willing to work some evenings.
• Exercise science background a plus

Work Environment

This position works in an indoor clinic setting with direct exposure to patients. This position may require personal protective equipment. The environment is clean, and temperature controlled.

Physical Demands:

• Requires mobility, frequent walking, standing, and sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching and periodic lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Requires coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office and clinical equipment.
• Requires normal (corrected) vision and hearing.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday and may vary depending on location hours and company schedule.

Travel:
No overnight travel is expected for this position. There may be occasional local day travel to various Ortho RI locations.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate degree in an accredited Athletic Training program.
• Minimum one year of experience, preferably in a clinic setting.
• Require licensure/registration for a physical therapy assistant. Current CPR certificate.

Ortho RI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process.