Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)-Exempt

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Athletic Trainer (AT) reports to the Sports Medicine Manager. The AT will be assigned to a high school and provide community-based point of service for sports related prevention, care, coverage and rehabilitation, referral and marketing for musculoskeletal injuries and sports related ailments within a defined environment for athletes; school aged, adolescent, early adult, middle adult and late adult. Under the general supervision of the physician, physical therapist, physician assistant and or nurse practitioner.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college with a BS/BA.
• Certification by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC).
• Certified as an Athletic Trainer in South Carolina by DHEC.
• Licensure as an Athletic Trainer by the SCLLR Board of Medical Examiners.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in Athletic Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based point of service for sports related prevention, care, coverage and rehabilitation, referral and marketing for musculoskeletal injuries and sports related ailments within a defined environment for athletes.
• Adjust communication both verbal and non-verbal to interact appropriately and effectively with a wide variety of age groups including school age adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
• Cover practices, games, tournaments, and special events during weekend and evening hours.

What This Job Offers

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