Certified Athletic Trainer - Charleston County School District

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Certified Athletic Trainer (AT) reports to the assigned Sports Medicine Leader. The AT will be assigned to a high school and provide outreach/community-based point of service for sports related care, coverage and rehabilitation, and prevention, referral and marketing for musculoskeletal injuries and sports related ailments within a defined environment for athletes. Under the general supervision of the physician, physical therapist, physician assistant and or nurse practitioner. Graduate of an accredited college with a BS/BA. (Masters degree in Athletic Training preferred). Certification by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) and Licensure as an Athletic Trainer by the SCLLR Board of Medical Examiners. Must be able to 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. Weekend and evening hours to cover practices, games, tournaments, and special events. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college with a BS/BA.
Certification by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC).
Licensed (or eligible for licensure) as an Athletic Trainer in South Carolina by the LLR.
Must be able to adjust communication both verbal and non-verbal to interact appropriately and effectively with a wide variety of age groups including school age adolescents and adults.
Evening and weekend hours to cover practices, games, tournaments, and special events.
Ability to perform job functions while standing (C)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting (C)
Ability to perform job functions while walking (C).
Ability to climb stairs(I)
Ability to work indoors(C)
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes(I)
Ability to work from elevated areas(F)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (F)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions(I)
Ability to bend at the waist (C)
Ability to twist at the waist(F)
Ability to squat and perform job functions(F)
Ability to perform “pinching” operations(F)
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands(C)
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands(C)
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands(C)
Ability to reach overhead(F)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders(C)
Ability to fully use both legs(C)
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination(F)
Ability to reach in all directions(C)
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted(I)
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted(I)
Ability to lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs(I)
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (F)
Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected(C)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (C)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors(C)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception(C)
Good peripheral vision capabilities(C)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction(C)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements(C)
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations(C)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment.(C)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (C,)
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (C)
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (C)
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 is required