Physician Extender/Athletic Trainer – Full Time – Green Bay, WI – Green Bay, WI

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Physician Extender/Athletic Trainer

This position is full time at 40 hours per week.

This role will serve as a primary orthopedics/sports and family medicine departmental contact for professional, collegiate, and high school teams seeking care for their athletes. The role will require significant time spent in Epic performing registration, scheduling, order generation/management, pre-authorization, and day-of-service activities to ensure timely and accurate HSHS and Prevea care delivery, and we will provide initial and ongoing training and support. This role will address needs throughout the year, on-season and off-season, and be available on weekends, evenings, early mornings, and other off-hours for team needs.

Come work where we specialize in you! We have nearly 2,000 reasons for you to consider a career with Prevea Health-they’re our employees. We’re an organization that values kindness, responsibility, inclusivity, wellness and inspiration. At Prevea, we provide continuous education, training and support so every member of the team contributes to our success. Together we are the best place to get care and the best place to give care.
Job Summary
At Prevea Health, The Physician Extender is a healthcare professional who assists in the delivery of high-quality patient care by performing various clinical tasks within their scope of practice. Working closely with physicians, the Physician Extender will provide essential support in assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and other conditions. The role includes patient examination, diagnostic testing, assisting in procedures, patient education, and facilitating communication across departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical reasoning skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and patient safety.
What you will do

• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough patient histories, perform physical exams (e.g., posture, gait, joint motion, muscle function, and neurologic evaluations), and interpret findings to assist in diagnosis.
• Clinical Support: Assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including musculoskeletal ultrasound, joint/bursa injections, casting, and aspiration.
• Patient Education: Provide pre- and post-operative education, therapeutic exercises, and guidance on the use of durable medical equipment.
• Referrals and Communication: Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers for referrals, tests, procedures, and follow-up care.
• Medical Documentation: Update and maintain accurate patient records by filing dictations, test results, and referral forms in a timely manner.
• Scheduling & Coordination: Assist with scheduling surgeries, tests, and procedures, as well as facilitate pre-certification for procedures and insurance claims.

Education Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training Required

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and skills needed to provide patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to provide patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Fosters work and patient relationships through excellent interpersonal skills and behaviors.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet changing demands.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under stressful or emergency situations with high concentration and energy level.
• Possess skills to effectively problem solve.
• Proficient in the use of EMR systems, computer, phone, and office equipment.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified as a Athletic Trainer issued by the State of Wisconsin with the National Athletic Training Association – Board of Certification (NATA- BOC) Upon Hire Required
• CPR/Basic Life support for Healthcare Providers certification from approved program Upon Hire Required

Physical Demands

• Sit – Occasionally
• Stand – Constantly
• Walk – Constantly
• Drive – Occasionally
• Climb (Stairs/Ladders) – Occasionally
• Bend (Neck) – Constantly
• Bend (Waist) – Constantly
• 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. – Frequently
• 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. – Frequently
• Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. – Frequently
• Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. – Frequently
• Push/Pull 76-100 lbs. – Frequently
• 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

Travel Requirements

• 5%

Hearing Requirements

• Hears Whispers < 3 feet – Constantly</li>
• Hears Whispers 3-8 feet – Constantly

Vision Requirements

• Color Discrimination – Constantly
• Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) – Constantly
• Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 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