- $65-75k based on experience
- Float between Manhattan & Westchester
- Will be supporting an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in pediatrics
- Mon-Fri full time, 9 am – 5 pm, 35 hours/week
Duties:
- Acts as a liaison between the patients and physician.
- Sets up examination/consultation/treatment rooms, cleans rooms
- Obtains initial history and takes vital sign.
- complete physical exam and confer with physician regarding findings, potential diagnosis and treatment options.
- Assists physician in preparing for examinations and minor procedures such as corticosteroid and platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections
- Under physician supervision administers prescribed medications and treatments.
- Remove sutures, stiches and staples. Remove and/or apply dressings, casts, slings, splints and braces
- Reviews pre-operative instructions and explains the surgical process to patients; educate patients
- See post-op patients for wound checks and post-op care
- Chart prep & Administrative duties
- Train new clinical staff
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience
- NY State ATC License
- Certification through NATABOC
- Prior experience working in orthopedic practice preferred
- CPR/AED certification