ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICIAN EXTENDER
Temple Faculty Practice Plan

Job Information

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt
• Job Status: Full-time (40hrs/wk)
• Job Schedule: 8A-5P

Job Summary

• Assists physicians, other athletic trainers, orthopedic surgeons, APPs and supportive staff with patient care in the Orthopedic Surgery outpatient offices and clinics. Follows patient from arrival to departure. Ensures patient and physician needs met to support patient experience. Prepares charts for visits, testing approvals. Assists in procedure / surgery scheduling, contributes to clinical regulatory readiness, inventory/stocking, patient phone call responses, other duties as assigned including of subordinate positions.

Education

• Bachelors Degree: Athletic Training accredited program (Required)
• Masters Degree: Athletic Training accredited program (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• BOC - Certified Athletic Trainer (Required)
• AT-LIC - PA Athletic Trainer (Required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)

Experience

• 2 years of orthopedic experience in a healthcare setting (Required)

Required Skills

• Clinical Skills
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Writing Skills

Job Responsibilities

Service Provision

• Assists physician staff in preparing patients for examinations, removal and application of casts and splints, patient brace/ crutch fitting and product education.
• Follows patient care from check in to check out. Escorts patients from registration to exam room, cast room or x-ray.
• Performs data collection and data entry (patient history), clinical reconciliation home exercise protocols for patient per physician request.
• Performs patient set up and education.
• Completes imaging, medication, procedure, specialty medication authorizations.
• Ensures correct injection/procedure administration documentation/billing assistance to physician prn (NDC, lot number, etc.).
• Works with surgery schedulers to provide correct procedure codes and assist in surgical procedure approval.
• Preps charts to avoid unseen issues day of visit, i.e. obtaining reports from imaging, labs etc.
• Backing up/cross coverage of other employee.
• Performs suture or staple removal for post-operative patient care, aids physician in procedures, wounds care, injection draws.
• Maintains clinic flow between all areas.
• Record cases information. Completes necessary paperwork/forms for patients
• Provides patient phone calls/messaging responsibility to answer patient questions and requests
• Assists with periodic inventory inspections and advises management of stock level shortages.

Response to Diversity

• Demonstrates sensitivity to recognize, appreciate and incorporate differences into the provision of care. Differences may include, but are not limited to, cultural differences, spiritual beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle socioeconomic status, age, and values.
• Seeks opportunities for individual growth in diversity training and responsiveness.
• Identifies, implements, and documents a plan of care that is sensitive to the unique needs of the patients and families.
• Demonstrates awareness of the usual cultural norms for key patient population seeking validation in individual situations.
• Provides age specific and developmentally appropriate patient/family care.
• Embraces diversity in the work environment as a means to achieve enhanced patient care outcomes.

Technology and Equipment Use

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment that is appropriate for the job role.
• Operates equipment efficiently and properly. Troubleshoots any problems that arise.
• Maintains equipment to ensure maximum productivity. Troubleshoots any problems that arise.
• Adapts to new technology and processes.

Informatics

• Demonstrates professional accountability in documenting care provided.
• Ensures compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements for documentation and information management.
• Identifies gaps in documentation.
• Participates in development of documentation systems that align technology with nursing practice.
• Models best practice utilizing handoff during transition of care.

Evidence-based Practice/Research

• Cultivates a spirit of inquiry by encouraging clinical questions.
• Collaborates with colleagues to analyze relevant literature to determine a course of action, applying evidence to practice or developing a research question.
• Utilizes resources to apply available evidence in clinical practice.

Professional Development

• Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning as evidenced by professional development through ongoing assessment of learning needs of self and colleagues; when applicable attends unit based, divisional and departmental educational offerings, and pursues clinical knowledge through outreach with senior staff and professional development.
• Maintains and enhances professional growth by keeping abreast of current healthcare trends and advances in area of specialty.
• Serves as a preceptor to new team members. Guides and advises team with regards to their clinical practice and professional development.

Leadership

• As a proficient clinical team member and demonstrates ongoing development of leadership characteristics as evidenced by seeking and providing peer feedback, assuming leadership opportunities and actively participating in organizational citizenship activities at the local, divisional, and departmental levels.

Teamwork

• Actively participates to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual's differences and talents.
• Shares important or relevant information with the team.
• Builds a positive team by offering assistance and support to co-workers, patients, vendors, and partners.
• Puts success of team above own interests.
• Works actively to resolve conflicts.

Physical Requirements, Physical Demands, and Work Environment

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. To request an accommodation, contact Human Resources. TUHS is committed to compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding individuals with disabilities.
• The Physical Requirements, Physical Demands and Work Environment of this job are currently under review. Please contact your Human Resources department directly if you have any questions or require additional information.

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All activities performed must be in compliance with Temple University Health System policies, Equal Employment Opportunity laws, patient confidentiality, and other Federal, State and Local Laws and regulations as appropriate. The content of this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expectations performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all position duties required and performed by the incumbent in the role. Nothing in this job description restricts management's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The organization has the right, at its sole discretion, based on business and patient needs, to alter or change the expectations and duties at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.59 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Orthopedics: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Athletic Trainer (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• PA Athletic Trainer (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA 19140 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19140: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person