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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
Emp Status
Regular Full time
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
JOB SUMMARY
Hospital for Special Surgery, #1 in Orthopedics for the last 16 years, is currently looking for a Full Time Athletic Trainer in Dr. Michael Milligan’s practice.
Athletic Trainer Overview:
Dr. Milligan specializes in Primary Sports Medicine in Palm Beach County, Florida. Under the direction of the physician, you will function as a physician extender by ensuring efficient flow of patient visits during office hours. You will work closely with the physician to ensure a cohesive approach to injury management and prevention. Key responsibilities will include preparing medical records for client visits, providing medical information to clinicians to allow for personalization of evaluations, and coordinating/overseeing the follow-up process. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited, to assist with procedures, patient education, and implementing the treatment plan.
In addition to the Athletic Trainer role, you will assist with administrative tasks in the office. The administrative responsibilities in the office include, but not limited to: scheduling patient appointments, patient check out, filing/scanning records, procedures/medication authorizations, and answering a high volume of phone calls. Your role is essential to promoting a professional atmosphere through courteous communication, cooperation and respect for patients, visitors and members of the health care team.
This role also includes clinical program development under the direction of physician leadership, along with outreach and events with community partners to expand access and awareness of HSS MSK care in South Florida.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Athletic Trainer Duties & Responsibilities:
Coordinate and oversee follow-up process to maintain continuation of care
Obtain medical records prior to client visits
Organize and maintain client charts
Assist in development of program procedures and protocols
Coordinate clinician referral process and maintain referral network database
Create personalized exercise programs for patients in relevant systems/databases
Organize patient information/charts (i.e., results and outside notes) for physician review prior to appointment
Provide general patient education and field patient questions
Under physician supervision, assist with answering phone calls
Under physician supervision, develop appropriate fitness and training programs for patients including home exercise and activity modifications
Assist with coordinating testing, physical therapy and physician referrals, medication prescriptions, and follow up visits as recommended by the physician
Document progress patient has made towards desired outcomes
Maintain clear and legible history and physical documentation and all other reports as requested by the physician
Act as a liaison between physician, nursing, and office staff to promote effective and efficient patient care.
Administrative Duties & Responsibilities:
Create, scan and file patient charts
File medical documentation and patient charts where applicable
Prepare patient charts in anticipation of office hours where applicable.
Scan medical records into EMR system
All patient charts and documents must have double identifiers (ex. Name and date of birth)
Any documents being scanned or filed into patient chart must be checked for double identifier and placed in appropriately identified section
No ‘results’ document is to be scanned or filed into patient chart until MD has reviewed and signed.
Answer telephone, route callers, take messages and provide routine information to callers in a professional and efficient manner.
Schedule patient appointments and other ancillary tests
Obtain prior authorizations
Licensed by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (A.T.C)
Bachelors in Sports Medicine or related field
CPR & ACL certified
Minimum of 2 years of experience
Heavy physical activity
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight
Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Examples: Nurses, LPNs, and Physical Therapists.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoor area with frequent exposure
Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.
OSHA Category 1
Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.
ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Appearance: Wears Hospital ID badges visible at all times, above the waist with a hospital issued chain, pin or clip as part of the required attire while on duty; wears professional attire according to job description and hospital policy (e.g., clean, pressed lab coats, uniforms and scrubs); and maintains good personal hygiene.
Service Excellence to Patients, Visitors and Co-workers: Courteously uses HEART in all interactions. Listens and responds promptly to requests with compassion and respect and follows up in a timely manner. When using the phone, responds promptly with courtesy, respect and professionalism including giving appropriate hospital, department and self identification in greeting. Provides exceptional elevator etiquette such as holding doors open, allowing patients and visitors to enter and exit first, assisting patients, etc. Gives people with functional disabilities the "right of way”. Sensitive to patients and visitors with linguistic or cultural needs.
Treatment of Co-Workers: Recognizes and acknowledges others' good work; respects diverse opinions, cultural beliefs and religious practices; responds in a constructive and positive manner to issues and concerns raised by coworkers; offers assistance and support to new employees.
Engagement: Maintains a positive attitude each day and demonstrates a passion for excellence in every aspect of work; provides feedback to help improve the work environment; takes ownership to resolve problems; does not blame or point fingers; refrains from gossip and negativity; does one's fair share and offers to help; supports group decisions; is open-minded and flexible; and demonstrates patience and control, especially in difficult or stressful situations.
Confidentiality and Privacy: Protects and safeguards patient information; does not discuss patient information in public areas or with anyone other than those who need to know in order to treat the patient (or for legitimate business operations of the hospital); does not access patient information for any reason other than to treat the patient (or for legitimate business operations of the hospital); ensures privacy with appropriate clothing and coverings, closed doors, drawn curtains, and identifying oneself before entering patient areas; safely stores patient's personal belongings; does not disclose institutional, salary, or personnel information; maintains computer passwords and access codes confidentially; promptly reports any concerns or issues regarding non-compliance and encourages others to do the same.
Safety: Reports environmental hazards, close calls or mistakes in caregiving or work processes. Offers ideas on how we can “do better” to keep patients, employees and visitors safe.
Annual In-services: Completes all annual in-services and mandatory trainings (on-line/classroom) within required completion dates.
Cyber Security: Demonstrates a responsible and safe use of HSS information assets including applications, systems and data; creates passwords as per HSS password policy and training, and does not share passwords with anyone or re-use HSS passwords externally; maintains a focus on cyber security by not leaving corporate devices unattended; can identify suspicious or unexpected (phishing) e-mails and does not click on links in such emails repeatedly; does not send HSS-specific or other sensitive data, including electronic protected health information, in an unapproved manner and demonstrates positive cyber security behaviors, as trained.
POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES - Section 1
Competency Title and Definition
Upholds Patient Rights/Organizational Ethics - Responds to customer concerns
Responds to customer concerns as soon as possible with compassion and understanding.
Upholds Patient Rights/Organizational Ethics - Promotes a professional atmosphere
Promotes a professional atmosphere through courteous communication, cooperation, and respect for patients, families, visitors and members of the health care team.
Upholds Patient Rights/Organizational Ethics - Respects privacy of information (HIPAA)
Observes and respects the privacy and confidentiality of information in accordance with HIPAA policies and procedures.
Upholds Patient Rights/Organizational Ethics - Corporate Compliance, Code of Conduct, and Standards of Care
Adheres to Hospital policy regarding Corporate Compliance; Code of Conduct and Standards of Care.
Upholds Patient Rights/Organizational Ethics - Demonstrates mission and values
Demonstrates mission and values with patients, families, peers and other members of the health care team.
Upholds Patient Rights/Organizational Ethics - Incorporates patient rights into plan of care
Incorporates patient rights into the plan of nursing care and in conjunction with the health care team.
Upholds Patient Rights/Organizational Ethics - Advance Directives
Ensures patient rights regarding Advance Directives are communicated/ documented appropriately and in accordance with HSS policy and required guidelines.
Upholds Patient Rights/Organizational Ethics - Pain relief
Recognizes pain relief as an essential patient right.
Upholds Patient Rights/Organizational Ethics - Demonstrates cultural competency
Recognizes, respects and adapts to social, cultural and religious beliefs of patients, families and practices in the provision of care.
Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control - Complies with Infection Control policies & procedures
Complies with policies and procedures concerning infection control and safety in order to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, families, visitors and staff.
Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control - Infection Control & Standard Precautions
Utilizes principles of infection control and standard precautions in the performance of patient care activities.
Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control - Demonstrates safe practice
Demonstrates safe practice and complies with all standards concerning infection control and safety.
Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control - Handling of "sharps"
Follows Standard Precaution policies regarding handling and safe disposal of "sharps".
Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control - Provides safe environment
Provides and maintains a safe environment for patients, visitors and all Hospital employees.
Participates in Education - Continuing education programs (LPN)
Maintains and develops competence through required inservice and continuing educational programs at a minimum of 7.5 hours per year.
Participates in Education - Identifies own learning needs and is responsive to Patient Care Director recommendations
Identifies own learning needs and is responsive to Patient Care Director recommendations for further learning.
Participates in Education - Annual Mandatory Inservices
Completes annual Joint Commission, State and Hospital mandated inservices.
Participates in Education - Demonstrates awareness of learning needs of ancillary staff
Demonstrates an awareness of learning needs of ancillary staff, and contributes to their learning as requested.
Participates in Education - Evaluates own practice in relation to professional standards
Evaluates own practice in relation to professional practice standards, relevant statutes, and regulations.
Participates in Education - Participates in conferences, in-services, etc.
Participates in patient care conferences, in-services and/or other programs as applicable to unit.
Participates in Education - Assists in identifcation of patient/family learning
Assists the Registered Nurse in the identification of patient/family learning needs. Reinforces information as directed by the RN, NP, MD or PA.
Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Punctuality
Reports for duty punctually.
Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Attendance
Maintains satisfactory attendance record.
Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Staff meetings
Attends/participates in staff meetings.
Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Adjusts to changing situations
Adjusts to changing situations and work assignments.
Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Time management
Manages time appropriately to meet patient, department and Hospital needs.
Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication
Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication with patients, families, co-workers, other disciplines and departments.
Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff – Professional appearance
Maintains a professional appearance; adheres to fingernail policy of 1/4" natural nail length with no nail enhancements.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.
