ERICA S. SIMONE, MS, ATC, OTC
Certified Athletic Trainer
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Experienced mid-level provider with over 18 years of expertise in ensuring optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced orthopedic environments. Skilled in sports medicine, injury prevention, diagnosis, and developing effective treatment plans. Credentials to first assist surgically. I thrive in prioritizing strategic profit planning, communication, teamwork, and adaptability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Athletic Trainer (MS, ATC, OTC)
HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY.
West Palm Beach, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Clinical assistant for sports orthopedic surgeon James Carr, MD; shoulder, elbow, knee, ankle (NY Mets, Miami Marlins consultant).
- Clinical assistant for the Director of Physiatry, Kathleen Davenport, M.D. (Miami City Ballet company physician).
- Organize and ensure an efficient clinic flow, ensuring an average patient wait time of 5 to 10 minutes.
- Review the patient history, intake, perform special tests for diagnosis, assist with treatment planning, and document notes in the EMR (EPIC).
Certified Athletic Trainer (MS, ATC, OTC)
CALIFORNIA ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS
Newport Beach, CA
08.2020 - 01.2025
- Physician Extender/ATC/OTC at prominent private orthopedic practice, assisting Theodore Gregorius, MD, (sports surgeon- shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle).
- Independently ran post operative clinic (wound check, suture removal, patient education).
- Review patient history, perform special tests, create trreatment pla with physician and review with patient, review dictations for accuracy in EHR (Nextgen).
- Reviewed all office dictations and operative reports, ensuring accurate ICD-10 and CPT coding.
- Assist with Medical Legal examinations.
- Remotely reviewed all op reports for CPT coding and billing (January 2022 through January 2025).
Certified Athletic Trainer (MS, ATC, OTC)
NEW JERSEY ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE
Wayne, NJ
09.2014 - 07.2020
- Physician Extender/ATC for fast paced orthopedic practice servicing the community including 16 areas high schools, 2 universities, and hip consultant for NJ Devils NHL; Assistant for sport orthopedic Anthony Scillia, MD (shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle).
- Obtain detailed patient history, and perform a physical exam to present to the physician, dictate and organize all office notes in EMR (Medent)
- Review appropriate billing codes for office visit claims processing.
- Independently performed post-operative clinic for wound care, removal of staples/sutures, removal and application of splints and casts, and application of durable medical equipment.
- Completed pre surgery screening, pre op H&P.
- Certified as an Orthopaedic Technologist through the NBCOT to allow for operating room responsibilities: patient positioning, graft preparation, surgical assist, and wound closure.
- Worked directly with the office manager to develop new office policies, payer contracts, and pre- and post-operative instructions.
Certified Athletic Trainer (MS, ATC, OTC)
PLANCHER ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE
New York, NY
07.2012 - 04.2014
- Physician Extender/ATC in fast paced clinical setting with focus to adult and pediatric sports, joints, and trauma conditions of shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and foot. Assisting Joseph Bellapianta, MD
- Obtain a detailed patient history, perform a physical examination, and report findings to the physician to coordinate treatment planning.
- Assist in marketing, and coordinating the physician referral process.
- Perform dictation of office notes, surgical scheduling, insurance authorizations, completion of FMLA and disability forms, assist with appointment scheduling when needed.
- Other responsibilities included but not limited to: injection preparation, casting, splinting, DME application and inventory ordering, patient education, post-operative dressing changes, suture removal.
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
USC SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC
Columbia, SC
07.2010 - 06.2012
- Physician Extender/Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer assisting Christopher Mazoue,MD and Jeffrey Guy, MD in clinical and surgical settings.
- Under physician standing orders and supervision- review patient history, present objective findings to physician, prepare office injections/biologics, provide pre and post op education to patients and their families, post-operative wound management and suture removal, casting, splint, and DME application.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and advanced imaging with patients and their families.
- In the surgical setting- Prep and drape patient for surgery, first or second assist the surgeon.
- Organize doctor’s coverage schedule for weekend 'walk-in injury clinics'.
- Provide ATC sports medicine sideline coverage (Columbia Blowfish summer baseball, 2011 Columbia half marathon, NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Conference championships, Olympic Development Soccer, SC high school state wrestling tournament).
Education
Master of Science - Sports Medicine/Athletic Training
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training, Exercise and Sport Nutrition
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2010
Skills
- Florida Athletic Training Licensure: Lic AL6766
- Board Certified Athletic Trainer Cert 2000003398; (May 2010 to current)
- NPI number: 1447668041
- Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Surgical First Assist Cert 12-0616; (June 2012 to current)
- American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR/AED Certified (2005 to current)
- Graston Technique Certified (July 2010 to current)
- Phlebotomy Certified: Obtained through Department of Exercise Science Univ South Carolina (Dec 2011)
Publications
- SJ, Moontasri NJ, Kurowicki J, Long CL, Simone ES, Scillia AJ. Superior Capsular Reconstruction with Achilles Tendon Allograft. Arthroscopy Techniques 2020.; ppe1-e7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eats2019.12.007
- Castrodad I, Simone E, Kurowicki J, Melendez J, Mease S, McInerney V, Scillia A. (2021). Improved Short-Term Outcomes of Osteochondral Lesions of the Knee Following Arthroscopic Treatment With Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate and Cartilage-Derived Matrix. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 3. 10.1016/j.asmr.2020.11.002.
- Kurowicki J, Novack TA, Simone ES, Mease SJ, Festa A, McInerney VK, Scillia AJ, Short-Term Outcomes Following Endoscopic Proximal Hamstring Repair, Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery (2020), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2019.11.126. Podium Presentation Eastern Orthopaedic Association October 2019.
- Scillia AJ, Pierce TP, Simone ES, Novak RC, Emblom BA. Mini-open Incision Sports Hernia Repair: A Surgical Technique for Core Muscle Injury. Arthroscopy Techniques 2017;6:e1281-e1284. 10.1016/j.eats.2017.05.006
- Kurowicki J, Mease SJ, Hahn AK, Simone ES, Giordano A, Scillia AJ. Endoscopic Technique for Snapping Proximal Hamstring. Accepted to: Arthroscopy Techniques.
- Kurowicki J, Kraeutler M, Castrodad I, Hahn A, Simone, Erica, Kelly M, Talishinskiy T, Scillia, AJ. (2020). Diagnostic Accuracy of Physical Examination Tests in Core Muscle Injury. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 48. 036354652092602. 10.1177/0363546520926029.
- Mazerolle SM, Pitney WA, Goodman A, Eason CM, Spak S, Scriber KC, Voll CA, Detwiler K, Rock J, Cooper L, Simone E. National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Facilitating Work-Life Balance in Athletic Training Practice Settings. J Athl Train. 2018 Aug;53(8):796-811. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-51.11.02. PMID: 30312559; PMCID: PMC6188079.
- Casa, DJ, Stearns, BL, Swartz EE, Waninger, KN, Simone, ES, Cervical Spine Injuries Clinical Scenarios, In: Preventing Sudden Death in Sport and Physical Activity, Second Edition. (pp.146). Storrs, CT: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC. 2017.
Timeline
Certified Athletic Trainer (MS, ATC, OTC)
HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY.
10.2022 - Current
Certified Athletic Trainer (MS, ATC, OTC)
CALIFORNIA ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS
08.2020 - 01.2025
Certified Athletic Trainer (MS, ATC, OTC)
NEW JERSEY ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE
09.2014 - 07.2020
Certified Athletic Trainer (MS, ATC, OTC)
PLANCHER ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE
07.2012 - 04.2014
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
USC SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC
07.2010 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Sports Medicine/Athletic Training
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training, Exercise and Sport Nutrition
University of Connecticut
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