This position will work almost exclusively in Sports Medicine and will have the opportunity to work with physicians that care for local high schools, colleges, and professional teams. 

Physician Extender

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What you will do

Know and apply the commonly accepted standards for confidentiality. Execute duties within the identified scope of practice for athletic trainers. Room patients according to standard rooming process. Obtain a thorough medical history Apply clinical-reasoning skills throughout the physical examination of a patient. Use standard techniques and procedures for the clinical examination of common injuries, conditions, illnesses, and diseases. Assess and interpret findings from a physical examination that is based on the patient’s clinical presentation. This exam can include: • Assessment of posture, gait, and movement patterns • Palpation • Muscle function assessment • Assessment of quantity and quality of osteokinematic joint motion • Capsular and ligamentous stress testing • Joint play (arthrokinematics) • Selective tissue examination techniques / special tests • Neurologic function (sensory, motor, reflexes, balance, cognition) • Cardiovascular function (including differentiation between normal and abnormal heart sounds, blood pressure, and heart rate) • Pulmonary function (including differentiation between normal breath sounds, percussion sounds, number and characteristics of respirations, peak expiratory flow) • Gastrointestinal function (including differentiation between normal and abnormal bowel sounds) • Genitourinary function (urinalysis) • Ocular function (vision, ophthalmoscope) • Function of the ear, nose, and throat (including otoscopic evaluation) • Dermatological assessment • Other assessments (temperature, height, weight) Determine when the findings of an examination warrant referral of the patient. Order appropriate imaging as directed by physician. Assist with office procedures including, but not limited to: MSK ultrasound assessment, platelet rich plasma injections, joint/bursa aspirations, joint injection. Provide in room therapeutic exercises. Dispense and fit durable medical equipment. Casting Provide telephone advice to patients as directed. Provide pre/post operative education. Communicate with providers regarding patient calls. Call in prescription refills as directed. Schedule hospital and office tests, procedures and surgeries. Communicate with hospitals and other offices as directed by the providers. Complete referral forms, and make referral appointments. Act as a liaison for physicians. Update the medical record by filing dictation and test results as they return to the department. Pre-certify for surgical procedures and tests. Assist physicians with scheduling. Facilitate completion of forms (ex. return to play, return to work, W/C, insurance, etc by the physicians.) Participate in medical coverage for community and high school outreach events as requested.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to work in a fast paced environment. Must display excellent teamwork

Licenses and Certifications

NATA- BOC Certification Upon Hire Required State of Wisconsin Licensure Upon Hire Required Current CPR certification. Upon Hire Required

Physical Demands

Sit - Occasionally Stand - Constantly Walk - Constantly Drive - Occasionally Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Occasionally Bend (Neck) - Rarely Bend (Waist) - Occasionally Squat - Occasionally Kneel/Crawl - Rarely Twist/Turn (Neck) - Constantly Twist/Turn(Waist) - Constantly Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Constantly Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Constantly Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Constantly Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. - Constantly Lift/Carry 51-75 lbs. - Occasionally Lift/Carry 76-100 lbs. - Rarely Lift/Carry > 100 lbs. - Rarely Push/Pull up to 10 lbs. - Constantly Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. - Constantly Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Rarely Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. - Rarely Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. - Rarely Push/Pull 76-100 lbs. - Rarely Push/Pull > 100 lbs. - Rarely Reach (Above shoulder level) - Frequently Reach (Below shoulder level) - Constantly Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly

Working Conditions

Noise - Occasionally Hazards - Occasionally

Hearing Requirements

Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly

Vision Requirements

Color Discrimination - Constantly Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/30 binocular) - Constantly Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/30 binocular) - Constantly

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