Job description
Overview
About Central Indiana Orthopedics (CIO) Founded in 1950, Central Indiana Orthopedics (CIO), a proud partner of Ortho. Alliance, is an independent orthopedic practice in central Indiana providing compassionate, expert care for bone, joint and muscle conditions. CIO offers comprehensive orthopedic services, including joint replacement and revision, podiatry, spine and interventional pain management, sports medicine and work-related injury care.
Patients also have access to imaging, physical therapy, outpatient surgery and Walk-In Clinics for same-day orthopedic care. With locations in Anderson, Fishers, Marion, Muncie and Zionsville, CIO provides convenient access to care across the region. As part of Ortho. Alliance – an organization within SCA Health – CIO is connected to a broader network dedicated to advancing patient care and expanding access to quality-driven orthopedic services.
At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.
As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.
What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it . Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values : Clinical quality Integrity Service excellence Teamwork Accountability Continuous improvement Inclusion Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities.
Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America. At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future.
Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits. Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will .
Responsibilities
The Associate Athletic Trainer will be working in our walk-in clinic. The incumbent is responsible for implementing medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of the licensed Physical Therapist. Individuals in this role will administer a work conditioning program and focus on return-to-work programs under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare, implement, and administer a work conditioning program under the guidance of a supervising PT to assist the patient to return to work. Follow established procedures and observing safety precautions in the application and use of heat, cold, light, water, sounds and iontophoresis. Carry out positioning, exercise, and treatment with special equipment.
Train patients in exercise, ambulation, and activities of daily living. Observe and report patient responses to treatment to PT and ensure accurate and timely documentation is complete and cosigned by PT. Serve as an assistant to the PT when the PT performance tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures. Responsible for floating in the PT department, primarily in the exercise equipment area, assisting patients on/off equipment in a safe manner.
Follow exercise flowsheet for the patient and consult with PT/PTA for any changes or modifications (all progressions/regressions of patients will be determined by the supervising PT/PTA). Assist PT leadership with maintenance of exercise and safety equipment. Care for braces, prostheses, bandages, and other actual assistive devices.
Maintain supplies and equipment and assist with clerical activities as needed. Places a high priority on and maintains strict confidentiality in all situations. Attends and participates in required organizational meetings and committees as requested. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all company policies and procedures.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training required. Must be a licensed Athletic Training in the state of Indiana. Two to three years’ experience in a clinic or physical therapy setting required. Must maintain current BLS certification. Must have adequate knowledge and skill to apply the principles of quality Physical Therapy care and motivation to augment professional knowledge.
Must exercise consistent, sound, professional judgment. Excellent communication, multitasking, and organizational skills required. orthopedic experience preferred casting/splinting experience preferred Physical Requirements : Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and/or feel objects.
Must be able to climb, pull, push, squat and/or kneel. Maximum unassisted lift up to 50 lbs. Average lift 25-50 lbs. USD $21.00/Hr. USD $27.00/Hr.
Position Summary
The Associate Athletic Trainer will be working in our walk-in clinic. The incumbent is responsible for implementing medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of the licensed Physical Therapist. Individuals in this role will administer a work conditioning program and focus on return-to-work programs under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare, implement, and administer a work conditioning program under the guidance of a supervising PT to assist the patient to return to work. Follow established procedures and observing safety precautions in the application and use of heat, cold, light, water, sounds and iontophoresis. Carry out positioning, exercise, and treatment with special equipment.
Train patients in exercise, ambulation, and activities of daily living. Observe and report patient responses to treatment to PT and ensure accurate and timely documentation is complete and cosigned by PT. Serve as an assistant to the PT when the PT performance tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures. Responsible for floating in the PT department, primarily in the exercise equipment area, assisting patients on/off equipment in a safe manner.
Follow exercise flowsheet for the patient and consult with PT/PTA for any changes or modifications (all progressions/regressions of patients will be determined by the supervising PT/PTA). Assist PT leadership with maintenance of exercise and safety equipment. Care for braces, prostheses, bandages, and other actual assistive devices.
Maintain supplies and equipment and assist with clerical activities as needed. Places a high priority on and maintains strict confidentiality in all situations. Attends and participates in required organizational meetings and committees as requested. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all company policies and procedures.
Perform additional related duties as assigned. Education/Experience Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training required. Must be a licensed Athletic Training in the state of Indiana. Two to three years’ experience in a clinic or physical therapy setting required. Must maintain current BLS certification.
Must have adequate knowledge and skill to apply the principles of quality Physical Therapy care and motivation to augment professional knowledge. Must exercise consistent, sound, professional judgment. Excellent communication, multitasking, and organizational skills required. orthopedic experience preferred casting/splinting experience preferred Physical Requirements : Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and/or feel objects.
Must be able to climb, pull, push, squat and/or kneel. Maximum unassisted lift up to 50 lbs. Average lift 25-50 lbs.