Athletic Trainer - Durable Medical Equipment - Multiple Locations

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•North Charleston, SC

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is hiring an Athletic Trainer for its Durable Medical Equipment (DME) service across multiple locations. This clinic-based role provides clinical support to patient care while working directly with a supervising provider or physical therapist. The Athletic Trainer applies expertise in injury assessment, bracing, rehabilitation, and return-to-play or functional training; coordinates patient education and care plans; and supports provider scheduling and documentation. The role also contributes to injury-prevention and cash-based functional return-to-play programming and helps coordinate care among outreach athletic trainers, physical therapists, and other medical professionals. The position also performs DME Technician functions. Working closely with physician practices and under general supervision, the employee fits and applies braces, medical equipment, and other orthoses; educates patients about products and insurance-related responsibilities; schedules custom-product services and follow-up; maintains inventory; and prepares documentation for DME billing and prior authorization. Check-in and check-out support is also included. The primary location is the University Boulevard Office in North Charleston, with travel between physician practices and other off-site locations as needed. Mileage is paid. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and requires universal precautions and use of personal protective equipment. Working conditions may include high-stress periods, interruptions, exposure to infectious materials, and occasional travel in adverse weather.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training.
NATA Board of Certification (BOC) certification.
Current Athletic Trainer license in the state where practicing.
BLS Basic Life Support certification: preferred upon hire and required within 30 days for BSMH; required at hire for RSFH.
At least 2 years of experience in an equivalent setting is preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent for the DME Technician duties.
Previous experience working in a healthcare setting is required for the DME Technician duties.
Reliable transportation and a valid South Carolina driver’s license, as travel between physician practices may be required.
Computer literacy and ability to schedule and maintain accurate medical records.
Ability to communicate patient condition and care with the medical team.
Technical competency with products; ability to measure and fit braces, casts, and medical equipment and explain exercises and care or treatment plans.
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, medical insurance, and billing and insurance requirements.
Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions, maintain accurate records, and sort and file materials alphabetically or numerically.
Strong attention to detail, organization, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians, and the public.
Ability to multitask, provide customer service, work independently, use good judgment and critical thinking, actively listen, and make sound decisions.
Ability to use manual dexterity and perform job activities that may involve maneuvering patient weight, reaching above shoulder level, repetitive arm or hand movements, and shift work.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Athletic Training.
Experience with EPIC or an equivalent electronic medical record system.
Front-office and durable medical equipment experience.
BLS certification upon hire, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical support for daily patient treatment while working with a supervising provider or physical therapist.
Assist physical therapists in implementing treatment plans.
Guide patients with exercise programs, treatment plans, bracing, and scheduling.
Coordinate injury-prevention programming for athletes and cash-based functional return-to-play programming.
Coordinate care with outreach athletic trainers, physical therapists, and other medical professionals to support physician clinical throughput.
Document injury treatments and plans of care.
Maintain competency through continuing education, in-services, and other learning opportunities.
Fit and apply braces, medical equipment, and other orthoses under general supervision.
Educate patients on product application, use, care, and expected outcomes, following the ordering physician’s directions and manufacturer recommendations.
Educate patients about insurance plans, coverage provisions, financial responsibility, and collections.
Schedule custom-product appointments, education, order processing, delivery, and follow-up.
Order and restock DME inventory and supplies, ensuring products meet physician demand and minimizing shrinkage.
Review and prepare prior-authorization and billing documents in accordance with compliance and standard operating procedures.
Assist with patient check-in and check-out.
Monitor patient conditions during treatment and rehabilitation.
Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor.