Athletic Trainer, Orthopedics - Somersworth

About Us

Wentworth Health Partners (WHP), an affiliate of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and member of Mass General Brigham Medical Group, is a multi-specialty group practice providing the highest quality patient care and services that range from wellness and illness prevention to testing, treatment and care of complex medical conditions. Our network offers primary care, specialty care, and other services at locations throughout the New Hampshire and Southern Maine Seacoast Region.

At WHP, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness, and experience professional growth - join our team today!

Seacoast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Our practice is located at 7 Marsh Brook Drive, Somersworth, NH 03878. We have been a leader in sports medicine for more than 30 years, with practices located in Somersworth, Lee and Portsmouth. We are one of the largest and most trusted providers of orthopedic care in both the Seacoast region and the state of New Hampshire. Whether our patients need a joint replacement or have suffered a traumatic injury, they can count on our team of specialists!

We are the official orthopedists and team physician group for the University of New Hampshire in recognition of our advanced training and ability to understand complex sports injuries.

Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in moving health care forward?

Role Overview

We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Athletic Trainer to support our practice onsite Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. The Athletic Trainer facilitates patient flow throughout the office and supports the providers to ensure timely delivery of quality patient care.

Responsibilities include:

• Collecting a complete patient history and presenting the case to the provider.
• Scheduling/rescheduling/canceling appointments.
• Assisting in management of provider schedules. Confirming patients are scheduled with the appropriate provider.
• Chart prep: Confirm patient records, pertinent lab work and imaging are available prior to apt time.
• Assisting with Sports Physicals.
• Performing Vitals.
• Stocking exam rooms to provider preferences: including models, procedure consent forms, patient education tools (pamphlets, handouts).
• Monitoring in-basket messages and patient inquires.
• Completing WC forms under provider direction.
• Patient education relating to dietary and exercise programs, proper durable medical equipment (DME) use, and proper cast care.
• Assisting the provider during routine procedures such as injections, suture, staple removal and wound care.
• Primary operation of the MGB electronic health record (EPIC) and electronic dictation system.

The ability to anticipate provider needs to facilitate the flow of the clinic, good judgment, organizational ability, initiative, attention to detail and the ability to be self-motivated are especially important in this role.

We do our best to keep all employees in their assigned practices and locations; however, you may also be asked to float to other departments in the WHP system when appropriate and needed during times of staffing shortages/other extenuating circumstances for cross-coverage purposes and to ensure adequate coverage and support.

Are you ready to bring your exceptional skills to this innovative practice and join us in driving medicine forward?

Qualifications

When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant skills and competencies, but also positive attitudes, emotional intelligence, and genuine passion for this work.

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Graduate of an accredited Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Program required.
• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in New Hampshire required.
• One year in a medical office, hospital, or practice setting preferred.
• Training in medical terminology preferred.
• EHR experience preferred.
• CPR certification required within the first 90 days of employment.

Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.