Alan E. Diamond, ATC

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Chalfont, PA 18914

Phone- 267-***-****

Email- acucn3@r.postjobfree.com

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Professional Experience

Mercer Bucks Orthopaedics

Hamilton NJ, August 2013 -Present

Certified Athletic Trainer, Bracing/DME Department Manager

•Manage a comprehensive DME Department for a large multi-office (5 Offices, and an Ambulatory Surgery Center) Orthopedic practice with 2 direct reports, 17 Physicians, 10 Physician Assistants, 7-10 PT’s/OT’s.

•Responsible for educating clinical staff members, PT’s, OT’s, physicians, physician assistants, on all DME products and their application/fitting.

•Responsible for procurement of all DME products for use within the practice.

•Manage entire inventory and product of multiple DME manufacturers/products for daily use within each of the offices.

•Responsible for proper fitting and patient instruction of soft goods, bracing, electro therapy, bone growth stimulation, traction, DVT prophylaxis, and all other DME products dispensed at clinics.

•Perform custom functional brace measuring, fitting, instructions prescribed by the physicians of the clinic and coordinate with patients for follow-up fitting appointments as necessary.

•Responsible for pre-authorization of DME and associated claims as required by individual insurance contracts.

•Responsible for completion/submission of all appropriate documentation to the medical practice’s in-house/contracted billing service for all authorized DME that which has been properly coded in order to be billed out to patients’ respective insurance carrier(s)

•Following all federal, state and local compliance and regulatory processes as it relates to DME.

•Obtaining Certificate of Medical Necessity forms and patient medical records as necessary, for the billing department for processing of insurance claims.

•Handle all defective products and returns to manufacturers for replacement.

•Identify infection control area for product to be disposed of and educate staff of area requirements.

•Educate and train clinical staff to maintain inventory in accordance with State, Federal, and OSHA regulations.

Alaska Aces Professional Hockey Club

Anchorage, Alaska September 2010 – June 2013

Head Athletic Trainer

Responsible for all aspects of prevention, care, strength & conditioning, and rehabilitation of professional hockey.

Implemented the switch to a computerized injury tracking and electronic medical records of all players that joined the Alaska Aces beginning with the 2010-2011 season.

2011, 2012, and 2013 Brabham Cup Winner (Regular Season Champions)

2011 ECHL Kelly Cup Champions (Regular Season & Playoffs)

Alaska Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

Anchorage, Alaska July 2012 - September 2012

High School Outreach Athletic Trainer

Responsible for coverage of 3 High School Athletic Programs in the Municipality of Anchorage School District for the fall 2012 interscholastic sports season.

Jennifer Bailey Physical Therapy, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA April 2010 - June 2013

Physical Therapist Assistant

Responsible for working with a diverse population of patients in the home health rehabilitation setting after discharge from either Acute Hospital, Skilled Nursing, or Rehabilitation facility.

RPT PRN, Inc.

Garden Grove CA May 1995 – May 1999, September 2009 to August 2010

Physical Therapist Assistant

Working in a variety of different settings that include outpatient Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, Aquatic Therapy, Acute Hospital, In-patient Acute Rehabilitation, and Skilled Nursing rehabilitation.

Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel

18th World Maccabiah Games- Israel, June 27 – July 25, 2009

Head Athletic Trainer/Co-Chairman Sports Medicine

Responsible for Organization, Planning, Recruitment & Fundraising for Certified Athletic Trainers for the 18th World Maccabiah Games Sports Medicine team. Charged with supporting and caring for 900+ U.S. Athletes and 150-200 Coaches, Managers, and support staff of Team USA.

Appointed Member of the U.S. Organizing Committee for the 18th World Maccabiah Games.

Managed a staff of 15 Certified Athletic Trainers providing daily care/treatment to 900+ US athletes competing in an international world class competition.

Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel

11th Pan American Macabbi Games

Buenos Aires, Argentina

December 2007/January 2008

Staff Athletic Trainer

Part of a 10 member Sports Medicine staff that was responsible for the overall care & wellness of 500 Team USA athletes.

TERRIO Therapy-Fitness, Inc.

Bakersfield, CA May 2001- October 2002 and October 2004-October 2009

Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist Assistant

Specialized in the treatment of Outpatient Orthopedics/Sports Medicine Rehabilitation with a diverse patient load ranging from adolescent to geriatric. Staff member of inpatient hospital PT staff serviced by TERRIO Therapy Fitness treating a case load that included pediatric/adult general orthopedics, Total Joint Replacement Program (Hip, Knee, and Shoulder), Acute CVA and Traumatic Brain Injury, and Cardio-Thoracic surgery.

Associate Athletic Trainer for the Bakersfield Condors Hockey Team (ECHL Affiliate-NHL Anaheim Ducks 2004-2010)

Associate Athletic Trainer for the Bakersfield Blitz Arena Football Team (AF2) of Arena Football League (2002)

Experience working with Dartfish video analysis software

Computer Network Administrator and Information Technology Coordinator (2001-2002)

Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club

October 2002 – December 2006

Minor League Athletic Trainer-Player Development

Responsible for all day to day operations of prevention, care, strength & conditioning, and rehabilitation of professional baseball players from Rookie “A” to”AAA” organizational baseball.

Coordinate all aspects of team travel for the minor league affiliate

2003 & 2004 Full Season “A” Midwest League (Beloit)

2005 & 2006 Full Season “A” South Atlantic League (WV Power)

2004 Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society/Midwest League “Athletic Trainer of The Year”

TheraStaff, Inc.

San Diego, CA October 2002 – February 2004

Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist Assistant

Working as a registry therapist in the Acute Hospital, In-patient Acute Rehabilitation, Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation settings during the baseball off-season.

Bakersfield Condors Professional Hockey Club

Bakersfield, CA October 2000 – May 2001

Head Athletic Trainer

Responsible for all aspects of prevention, care and rehabilitation of professional hockey players in the now former West Coast Hockey League (WCHL)

Extensive experience in budgeting and maintaining an inventory of all supplies and equipment necessary to care for professional athletes

Designed the injury reporting forms that were implemented and utilized by all 9 participating teams of the West Coast Hockey League in 2000-2001

Florida Marlins Baseball Club

Miami, FL May 1999 – October 2000

Minor League Athletic Trainer-Player Development

Responsible for all day to day operations of prevention, care, strength & conditioning, and rehabilitation of players from Rookie “A” to Triple ”A” organizational baseball

1999 Short season “A” New York -Penn League (Utica)

2000 Full season “A” Midwest League (Kane County)

2000 Midwest League All-Star Game Head Athletic Trainer/ Medical Coordinator

2000 Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society/Midwest League “Athletic Trainer of the Year”

Staffing Resources Group

Corona, CA May 1995 – May 1999

Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist Assistant

Registry therapist working in a variety of different settings that included outpatient Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, Aquatic Therapy, Acute Hospital, In-patient Acute Rehabilitation, and Skilled Nursing rehabilitation.

Center for Comprehensive Rehabilitation

Beverly Hills, CA October 1994 – May 1995

Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist Assistant

Assisting physical therapists in the outpatient orthopedic setting. Responsibilities included use of therapeutic modalities, joint mobilizations, and implementation/supervision of therapeutic rehabilitation exercise programs and Aquatic Therapy programs.

Mission Viejo Vigilantes Baseball Club

Mission Viejo, CA May 1997 – September 1998

Athletic Trainer

Responsible for all aspects of prevention, care, and rehabilitation of players participating in the Independent Western Baseball League(WBL)

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA August 1992 – December 1998

Associate Athletic Trainer

Responsibilities included prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletes participating in 17 intercollegiate sports at the junior college level.

Center for Sports and Wellness

Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center

Mission Viejo, CA August 1992- September 1994

Staff Athletic Trainer

Assisting outpatient orthopedic sports physical therapists in the treatment of their daily caseload. Responsibilities included use of therapeutic modalities, joint mobilizations, and implementation/ supervision of therapeutic rehabilitation exercise programs.

Head Athletic Trainer for Laguna Beach High School Athletic Program

West Windsor-Plainsboro High School (South)

Princeton Junction, New Jersey September 1991-June 1992

Head Athletic Trainer

Responsibilities included prevention, care, and rehabilitation of student athletes participating in the NJSIAA Division IV high school athletic program.

Education:

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science; Kinesiology May 1991

Professional Affiliations:

National Athletic Trainers Association

Eastern Athletic Trainers Association

Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Association

Athletic Trainers Society of New Jersey

Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers Society

Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society

Northwest Athletic Trainers Association

Alaska Athletic Trainers Association

Far West Athletic Trainers Association

California Athletic Trainers Association

Certification/Licensure:

American Red Cross CPR/AED Instructor

Concussion-wise Concussion Program Instructor

NATA Certified Athletic Trainer: 1991 to present

Licensed Athletic Trainer State of Pennsylvania -August 2013

Licensed Athletic Trainer; State of New Jersey-January 2014

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant-State of California: 1994 to present

References:

Professional References Available upon Request

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