Athletic Training Resident - Ortho

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Provides athletic trainers a broad clinical experience within 12 months (54 weeks). Rotates between surgeons, non-operative physicians, and other health care professionals within their twelve months of residency. Rotations are mentorship-based, preceptor-lead educational experiences with physicians and other health care professionals on a one-on-one basis. Participates in patient care in the office and operating room settings, along with participating in organized education opportunities. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Performs appropriate patient intake for a variety of medical and musculoskeletal conditions. Includes but not limited to thorough history of condition or injury, chief complaint, assessment of pain level, completion and/or review of past medical history, family history, social history, and medication reconciliation. Assists physicians in clinical care, including triage, casting, suture removal, vitals, communications with patients, and referrals for physical therapy, diagnostic studies, surgeries, and all other additional treatments. Assists physicians in operating room procedures and communicates necessary information and instructions to patients for pre-operative and post-operative care. Provides post-operative care and treatment, discusses proper follow-up care, performs evaluations, and provides patient education and discharge. Triages patient messages, phone calls and questions appropriately. Communicates back to referring provider on behalf of the physician. Manages referrals to specialists and diagnostics tests in a timely manner. Responds to problems/opportunities to improve patient care and customer service. Perform scholarly activities Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education - Successful completion/graduation of program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education.
Master’s degree preferred.
Experience - No previous experience required
BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
South Carolina Licensed Athletic Trainer (Required for team members working in South Carolina.)
Basic Life Support Certification
Knowledge of office equipment
Data entry skills
Mathematical skills
Knowledge of basic sports and medicine equipment

Responsibilities

Performs appropriate patient intake for a variety of medical and musculoskeletal conditions.
Assists physicians in clinical care, including triage, casting, suture removal, vitals, communications with patients, and referrals for physical therapy, diagnostic studies, surgeries, and all other additional treatments.
Assists physicians in operating room procedures and communicates necessary information and instructions to patients for pre-operative and post-operative care.
Provides post-operative care and treatment, discusses proper follow-up care, performs evaluations, and provides patient education and discharge.
Triages patient messages, phone calls and questions appropriately.
Communicates back to referring provider on behalf of the physician.
Manages referrals to specialists and diagnostics tests in a timely manner.
Responds to problems/opportunities to improve patient care and customer service.
Perform scholarly activities
Performs other duties as assigned.