This Rehab Trainer and DME Coordinator role is based in Creve Coeur, Missouri, embedded within an orthopedic clinic setting where you work directly alongside physicians to deliver patient education, fit and dispense durable medical equipment, and manage the full DME coordination cycle from surgical case prep through billing. The position blends clinical hands-on work with operational responsibility — a strong fit for an Athletic Trainer or exercise science professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants ownership over a meaningful patient-facing function.
Perks and Benefits
- Full employment with a large, established health system offering competitive compensation
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification supported as part of onboarding requirements
- Professional certification pathway supported — required certification must be obtained within one year of employment
- Equal opportunity employer with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
- E-Verify participating employer
Practice Highlights
- Collaborative role working directly with orthopedic physicians and clinical staff to coordinate DME needs for both clinic and surgical cases
- Responsible for fitting and dispensing durable medical equipment per physician orders in both clinic and operative settings
- Obtains insurance authorizations for DME when required, ensuring payer compliance and minimizing delays
- Manages accurate documentation, charge entry, and billing coordination for all DME activity
- Maintains inventory levels, places equipment orders, tracks supply, and works directly with vendors to resolve any supply chain issues
- Educates patients on proper use and care of all prescribed equipment
- Monitors patient compliance with orthopedic protocols and supports continuity of care
- Maintains current working knowledge of DME products, orthopedic terminology, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Functions independently in a fast-paced clinical environment while remaining integrated with the broader care team
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in exercise science or a related exercise-focused field of study — required
- Minimum one year of clinical experience — required
- Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) license — preferred
- Relevant professional certification required within one year of employment start date
- Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification — required
- Familiarity with DME products, orthopedic terminology, and insurance authorization processes is a strong asset
About the Community
Creve Coeur is an affluent, well-regarded suburb in west St. Louis County, Missouri, consistently recognized for its top-rated public schools, low crime, and high quality of life. The area offers easy access to the full cultural, dining, and professional amenities of metropolitan St. Louis — including Forest Park, the Gateway Arch, and a robust professional sports scene — while maintaining a quieter, residential character. Cost of living remains favorable relative to comparable Midwest metros, and the region's central location makes it accessible from across Missouri and southern Illinois.