Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Summerville, SC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing clinical support to patient care working directly with a supervising provider or physical therapist. They deliver patient care by providing expertise in injury assessment, bracing, rehabilitation and return to play/functional training, coordinating and providing direct patient education, plans of care and treatment and supports providers in scheduling and documentation.

Requirements

• NATA BOC Certified – National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (required)
• Current Athletic Trainer license in the state in which they are practicing (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)
• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training (required)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record or equivalent EMR (preferred)
• 2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Perform shift work
• Maneuver weight of patients
• Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm/hand movements
• Finger Dexterity
• Depth perception
• Documentation in EPIC
• Express or exchange ideas by means of written and oral communication.
• Measure and fit braces/casting/medical equipment for patients
• Explain and demonstrate exercises to patients.
• Explain care plans, treatment plans and surgical plans to patients.
• Inventory management
• Understanding of billing and charging
• Scheduling
• Monitor patient conditions during treatment and rehab.
• Attention to detail.
• Communications with multiple generations and multiple professions
• Conflict Resolution
• Active Listening
• Reads and interprets written/oral instructions.
• Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
• Acceptance of authority
• Teamwork

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training (preferred)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record or equivalent EMR (preferred)
• 2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provides support to daily clinical treatment of patients.
• Assists physical therapist in implementing treatment plans.
• Supports and provides guidance to patients with exercise programs, treatment plans, bracing and scheduling.
• Manages and coordinates injury prevention programming for athletes as well as cash based, functional return to play programming.
• Helps manage physician’s clinical throughput by coordinating care with outreach athletic trainers, physical therapists and other medical professionals.
• Documents injury treatments and plans of care.
• Maintains competency by participation in continuing education, in-services and other learning opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level