Athletic Trainer Cert-College FT, Variable

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer Cert-College performs a wide variety of duties requiring specific knowledge of the hospital's policies and procedures. This role meets the hospital's professional, clinical, technical, communication and documentation requirements and standards, and makes decisions based on established guidelines. The Athletic Trainer demonstrates competent professionalism and courtesy during frequent interactions with management/administration, doctors, allied healthcare professionals, patients, general public, and local schools, hospitals, and sports teams. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Its 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of families, with a vision to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities served. The company's promise is to inspire health, serve with compassion, and be the difference.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training OR Physical Education w/ Athletic Training emphasis.
BLS required.
SC LLR Licensure as an Athletic Trainer is required.
BOC (Board of Certification) for Athletic Training required.
Knowledge of office equipment.
Data entry and mathematical skills.
Knowledge of patient equipment such as vitals, suction, and defibrillators.
Knowledge of basic SM equipment.
Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state certification guidelines and concussion law.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides athletic training services to athletes at appointed high school and any other assigned school(s) or site as required.
Utilizes appropriate, sound and up-to-date clinical techniques to effectively assess and treat athletic injuries.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnosis/conditions seen in the profession of Athletic Training.
Selects, performs and interprets the results of ATC examinations of appropriate systems.
Performs and interprets standardized assessments as determined by appropriateness of athlete.
Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the Athletic Training regimen as well as the overall inter-disciplinary care.
Establishes specific treatment plan and goals based on the result of the initial assessment considering all aspects of athlete's condition: age, education level, cultural background and/or any other services the athlete is receiving.
Communicates with appropriate members including physicians, rehab, parent/guardian, athletic directors, coaches, strength coaches.
Documents athlete status in designated EMR or equivalent.
Provides timely payroll information.
Provides oversight and mentoring to new team members, Graduate Assistants, students.
Completes annual mandatory computer-based training, competency review and required employee health testing.
Represent organization as outreach team member.
Attends coaches/parent meetings as available.
Provides athletic training services at sponsored sporting events (Special Events).
Seeks related tasks in down time and performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental hospital staffing in times of need.
Coordinates pre- and post-participation exams and acquires protective equipment for athletes as needed.
Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
Comply with any and all policies regarding healthcare delivery as indicated and outlined within the Athletic Injury Management section of assigned school or school district.
Assists school with management of infection risks & protocols in athletics.
Provides care in conjunction with DHEC and/or district guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.