What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Extender – Athletic Trainer Certified position at EMERGEORTHO, P?
Athletic Trainers are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention. A physician extender works in conjunction with the physician to facilitate an effective and efficient clinical environment to provide a high standard of care and a positive patient experience.
The incumbent has direct patient contact primarily for the evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology consistent with the scope and practice of athletic training clinical competencies as defined by the BOC. The incumbent must perform many of the outlined tasks with minimal or no supervision in the clinical setting and in the field. Patients include pediatric through geriatric populations in the clinical setting. The incumbent has access to and knowledge of confidential medical information regarding patients' medical history.