Christopher S. Carter, MD
Non-Surgical Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Physician
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Our practice is comprised of a diverse group of team members- ranging from staff who have served alongside our doctor for decades, to medical professionals seeking a new challenge, to new graduates who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Explore our career opportunities and apply today!
Current Opportunities
PRN Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist
Our practice is seeking an “rock star” Occupational Therapist/Hand Therapist to work part-time with our already awesome Andrews Hand Therapy Center team. Ideal candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy with 3+ years of experience in a clinical setting.
This team member will be responsible for implementing, with minimal supervision, high-quality occupational therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principles and practices of occupational therapy policies and procedures, while developing treatment plans, supervise assistants and aides, contribute to case management, and provides quality patient care. In addition, they will develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
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Certified Medical Coder
Our practice is seeking a certified medical coder with outpatient experience to include surgical and/or Evaluation and Management coding in our business office. The qualified candidate will participate in ensuring that charges are coded and consistent with documentation and applicable coding policies. This staff member will be responsible for providing thorough, timely and accurate ICD-10 and CPT coding for all Evaluation and Management and/or surgical accounts.
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Certified Athletic Trainer (AT) - Non-Surgical Department
Our office is currently seeking candidates for an AT position in our non-surgical department. Ideal candidate will have 2+ years of clinical experience, preferably in a sports medicine/ orthopedic office. This athletic trainer will work in a fast-paced, clinical setting and will be the liaison between the patient, the doctor or their support staffs, and the schools they cover. Strong communication skills are a must as AT will constantly communicate with patients, clinicians and other physicians on a daily basis.
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Patient Service Liaison (Front Desk)
Our Birmingham office is currently seeking candidates for a Patient Service Liaison position. This position is part of our front desk/registration team. Must enjoy working with the public, insurance knowledgeable, computer savvy, mathematically inclined to handle cashier responsibilities and the most important role of being a TEAM PLAYER!!
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Non-Surgical Appointment Scheduler
Our office is currently seeking candidates for an appointment scheduler in our non-surgical department. This staff member will schedule appointments for our eight (8) non-surgical sports medicine physicians. Must enjoy serving existing and new patients on the phone, insurance knowledgeable and computer savvy.
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Our practice periodically has openings in various departments - ranging from patient service, front desk registration, clinical, and business services. Click here to view more info/apply
R.T. Floyd ASMI Athletic Training Residency Program
About the Residency Program
The R.T. Floyd ASMI Athletic Training Residency Program was founded in 2021 as a pathway for certified athletic trainers to advance their skills, knowledge and experience within the physician practice setting of sports medicine and orthopaedics during a paid 12-month educational opportunity.
The residency program incorporates clinical, surgical and didactic experiences as well as a scholarly curriculum. Residents will rotate with surgical and non-surgical sports medicine physicians at the world-renowned Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Residents will also work alongside countless allied health professionals including advanced practice providers (PAs/NPs), fellow athletic trainers, certified medical assistants, registered nurses, certified orthopaedic technologists, radiology technologists, physical therapists, licensed orthosis providers, and social workers to deliver world class patient care to all populations.
The residency program will nurture personal and professional development through opportunities involving direct patient care, personalized mentoring, skills lab training, professional conferences and research endeavors. At the completion of the residency program, the athletic trainer will be prepared to comfortably transition to a focused position in the hospital/orthopaedic practice setting or to continue their professional development with advanced certification programs.
Important Dates
- Applications will be accepted from December 20, 2021 through February 14, 2022.
- Interviews for the applicants will begin March 1, 2022 with an initial phone interview followed by a more in-depth virtual interview.
- The applicant selected for the residency will be notified early April 2022 and will be given 7 days to reply to the offer. The residency training will begin in late July or early August 202
Student Observation Program
PLEASE NOTE: There is a very high demand for this program. We do our best to accommodate as many qualified applicants as possible.
Our practice routinely provides college students (and select high school students in health-related classes) who are interested in sports medicine & orthopaedics the opportunity to observe various departments within our organization. This program provides students with insight on the day-to-day activities of a high-volume sports medicine & orthopaedic practice.
Step #1: If you would like to be considered, the first step is to complete our online student observation request form. CLICK HERE to submit your online Student Observation request form.
Step #2: If you are accepted to participate in the Student Observation Program (SOP), you will be contacted by phone. At that point, you will instructed to download, print and complete the below SOP registration packet. You will need to bring the entire completed and signed registration packet with you on your assigned observation day.
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Marketing & PR Internship
Our practice has two (2) Marketing & PR internships available for the 2022 Fall (September - December) and 2023 Spring (January - April) semesters. We are currently accepting resumes for undergraduate and graduate students interesting in gaining experience in a fast-paced, high-volume sports medicine & orthopaedic practice.
If you are interested in applying for an internship, please submit your resume to ron.rickel@andrewssm.com with “Marketing & PR Internship” in the subject line.
Qualifications: Seeking a BA/BS or MBA in communications, healthcare management, marketing, public relations, sport management or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Skill Set: Passion for Marketing & PR
Strong interpersonal skills and servant-minded, outgoing personality
Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint
Experience in a medical office environment a plus
Internship will provide hand-on experience in the following areas:
- Advertising
- Brand Management
- Community Relations
- Corporate Culture
- Event Management
- Graphic Design
- Marketing Objectives/Plan/Messaging
- Marketing Research
- Media Relations
- Merchandising
- Social Media
- Website Content Management
