Reports to: Chief Medical Officer
Job Summary:
The ATC Physician Extender position supports Livara Health Medical Group by serving as a liaison between the physician(s), the in-clinic Physical Therapy Team and the virtual Exercise/Wellness Team. In this role, the ATC Physician Extender will participate in Therapy Rounds as well as Medical Rounds and will take a proactive role in preparing patients for one-on-one physician consultations and following up with recommendations.
Supervisory Responsibility:
There is no supervisory responsibility for this position.
Essential Job Functions:

• Ensuring all required information is available and summarized for the physician in advance of one-on-one patient calls/telehealth visits
• Attending physician/patient calls (on an as needed basis and time permitting)
• Pre-rounding for clinics including reviewing patients submitted for rounds
• Attending both clinic-based and virtual client-based rounds
• Working in coordination with the Care Navigator to ensure appropriate radiographic studies / reports and other pertinent medical records are obtained
• Ability to access and measure radiographic studies, if necessary
• Coordinating asynchronous Therapy Rounds with PT Leadership and asynchronous Medical Rounds with Physician Leadership including review of cases and communication of plan of care back to coach, primary therapist and/or Care Navigator
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in assigned area and within scope of practice
• Monitors patient flow, physician schedules, and completes daily tasks to ensure quality and meet service standards
• Able to respond to changing circumstances and prioritize clinician and patient needs
• Documents patient care events in a thorough and accurate manner
• Assists research team with data mining and chart review
• Maintains a health coach caseload of 6-12 members (~0.05 - 0.1 FTE) to ensure continued working knowledge of Livara's exercise and education program, health coach workflow, and member experience
• Flexes to a greater health coach caseload dependent upon team coverage needs (ex: vacation, sick time/leave, and/or large influx of members). Other responsibilities will be adjusted/reassigned to ensure ATC Physician Extender has adequate capacity to perform this duty
• All other related duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:
Required Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience required in clinical setting (preferably in Spine)

Required Education:

• Preferred: Masters in Athletic Training
• BLS/CPR certification
• Required: Bachelors in Exercise Science or related 4-year degree in health care
• Certified BOC ATC

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of spine preferred
• Ability to multitask effectively and efficiently
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to remain organized and manage time
• Ability to problem solve while remaining calm and collective during stressful situations
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive
• Outstanding customer service
• Demonstrate typing skills proficiency by: Using a keyboard, required to type proficiently and accurately; Have the ability to type a minimum of 60 words per minute with 0-2 errors; Have the ability to proofread work

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Hybrid environment
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer

Travel:
This role will be both remote and at company locations as needed, with some travel occasionally.

• Hybrid role based in San Diego

Compensation Range, DOE (Salary, Non-Exempt):
$66,560 - $77,000
Why Join SpineZone?
SpineZone is a great place to be if you are passionate about helping others and want a place to grow! We offer benefits including

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 401k with match and generous PTO
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Career Growth opportunities

Livara is an Equal Opportunity Employer: we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.