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ATC s as Physician Extenders

Information provided by the NATA Member's Career Center, November 2005.. What is a Physician Extender. In collaboration with supervising physicians; PE provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical care to patients. The physician extender is responsible for diagnosis, treatment, and managem

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ATC s as Physician Extenders

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    1. ATC’s as Physician Extenders Erin Hill Current Issues Fall 2005

    2. Information provided by the NATA Member's Career Center, November 2005. What is a Physician Extender In collaboration with supervising physicians; PE provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical care to patients. The physician extender is responsible for diagnosis, treatment, and management of the patient's acute or chronic healthcare problems.

    3. Information provided by the NATA Member's Career Center, November 2005. Why are ATC’s qualified to work as Physician Extenders? Because of our… Education Background in musculoskeletal injuries Ability to work as a team member Ability to bill for our services Capability to be so VERSATILE!

    4. Information provided by the NATA Member's Career Center, November 2005. Education Minimum: Bachelor Degree in Sports Medicine or a related field. NATABOC Certified. Experience with injury evaluation and rehabilitation.

    5. Information provided by the NATA Member's Career Center, November 2005. Education Continued Preferred: Masters Degree in Sports Medicine related area or Management. 2-3 years of experience. Experience with injury evaluation and implementing comprehensive injury management strategies. Computer skills involving PowerPoint, Excel, and Access. “A bachelor’s degree is fine.” – Janelle

    6. Information provided by the National Association of Othopaedic Technologists, www.naot.org, November 2005. Education Continued Orthopaedic Technologists ATCs with a minimum of 6 months experience in orthopaedics, can then take the certification exam. This allows you to… Assist the Orthopaedic surgeon, in the operating room Fit and instruct in the use of canes, crutches, and walkers Apply braces, prosthetics, and the removal of casts Bill for more services

    7. Information provided by the NATA Member's Career Center, November 2005. Job Responsibilities of a PE Injury evaluation Injury prevention Pre-participation physicals Injury Management Rehabilitation Health Education Sports nutrition Sports Training Brace Fitting Conditioning Report writing and Documentation Answer to Physician

    8. Job Responsibilities Continued Assist in surgery History Physicals Pre-operation treatment BP Brace-fitting: only billing Casting Wound Check Assist Physicians ~ Janelle Weaver M.Ed, ATC, OTC

    9. Information provided by the NATA Member's Career Center, November 2005. The Good and The Bad Positives 40 hours per week No traveling Minimal or no weekend work Reimbursement of services Negatives Possible politics with other sports medicine facilities. Performance may be dependent upon services given. Convincing certain physicians of the need for an ATC.

    10. Information provided by the NATA Member's Career Center, November 2005. More good news! Entry Level Physician Extenders: $32,000 With Benefits Entry Level ATC: $28,495 Experienced Physician Extenders: $42,000

    11. Information provided by the NATA Member's Career Center, November 2005. Tips on how to sell the ATC as a PE concept to physicians. Develop a strong connection with area Physicians. Education in the clinical health areas. Find the busiest facilities and offer your services. Understand the reimbursement basics in your state.

    12. Information provided by the NATA Member's Career Center, November 2005. Other ways to sell the concept 1998 Time on Task Study CPT Codes used by ATC Physician Extenders

    13. References National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists – www.naot.org November 19, 2005. National Athletic Training Association – www.nata.org November 11, 2005. Janelle Weaver, M.Ed, ATC, OTC – phone interview – November 16, 2005. NATA News; New Salary Survey Shows Increase Pay in Most Settings. NATA Members – November 22, 2005 ATC’s as Physician Extenders – NATA Members – November 16, 2005.

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