Athletic Trainer - Certified

Lexington Medical Center•Cayce, SC

About The Position

The Certified and/or Licensed Athletic Trainer is a member of the patient care team and provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a physician or physical therapist. The role also provides patient support for clinic activities, including patient intake, history taking, medication reconciliation, order entry, documentation, and clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. In outpatient rehabilitation and industrial work settings, the Athletic Trainer may represent the department at client meetings, administer employment screening and testing, and assist in the clinic as needed. The position maintains medical records, reinforces patient instructions and education, and assists patients and families with cast, splint, or brace care. It also supports clinic operations by helping prepare and maintain exam rooms, restocking supplies, coordinating referrals or appointments, and assisting physicians and patients as needed. The Athletic Trainer must maintain required certifications and licensure, comply with relevant health and safety regulations, and participate in orientation and annual training.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Athletic Training.
Active Athletic Trainers' Board of Certification (BOC) certification, maintained throughout employment.
Active South Carolina Athletic Trainer licensure through the SC LLR Board of Medical Examiners, maintained throughout employment.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Demonstrated ability to communicate appropriately, coordinate multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and complete assigned work within specified time frames.
Sound professional judgment and adherence to the state practice act and hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a physician or physical therapist.
Support clinic activities, including patient intake, history taking, medication reconciliation, order entry, documentation, and clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks.
Represent the department at client meetings and administer employment screening or testing in outpatient rehabilitation and industrial work settings, as needed.
Communicate appropriately with physicians, patients, and staff, including people across all age groups from birth to over 65.
Coordinate multiple tasks, prioritize workload, respond to patient and office staff needs, and complete assigned tasks within required time frames.
Record patient data and observations relevant to patient needs and maintain accurate records of medical services rendered.
Recognize safety needs and take appropriate action to prevent injury; provide a comfortable care environment consistent with office standards.
Apply prosthetics and orthotics as ordered by a physician.
Prepare patients for departure by reinforcing instructions and education, including instruction to patients and families on cast, splint, or brace care and reinforcement of physician-provided information about injuries, treatment plans, and anticipated results.
Verify that patient chart information is correctly entered and associated, and initiate communication for appropriate follow-up.
Assist with clinical tasks such as preparing and maintaining exam rooms, conducting patient interviews, chaperoning, assisting patients, implementing physician orders, interacting with other departments, and scheduling referrals or appointments.
Restock clinical areas and identify product needs for reporting to the appropriate person.
Orient and train new employees when asked.
Maintain certifications and licensure, stay current with best practices, maintain competency, and participate in departmental orientation and annual training.
Comply with applicable health and safety regulatory requirements and follow the state practice act and hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned or required in an emergency.

Benefits

Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
403(b) match plan eligibility from day one; Lexington Health matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums, up to three times salary.
Adoption assistance.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness.
$7,500 sign-on bonus.