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
Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United State and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire. Prevea participates in E-verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
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Prevea Health
Nov 11, 2024