Clinical Athletic Trainer, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Greer, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with the management of patient/athlete visits within the clinic performing a range of clinical responsibilities in support of the physicians. Participates in community outreach and conducts presentations on a variety of Athletic Training Topics. Oversees Student Athletic Trainers and/or Intern Athletic Trainers and mentors new staff members. This position is bonus eligible.

Requirements

SC LLR Licensure as an Athletic Trainer is required for team members working in South Carolina.
National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
Requires a high level of physical activity and endurance as constant movement and frequent heavy lifting

Nice To Haves

No education required.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Interaction and management of patient visit within clinic for physician
Interacts regularly with patients and others involved in the patient/athlete's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care
Obtains initial patient history, vital signs, and/or follow up status and presents to physician in preparation for their exam of patient/athlete
Request and organization of ancillary studies (X-rays, MRI, CT scans, lab work, etc.) and presentation for physician for their review
Preparation of patient for physician arrival, injection, or other office procedure specific to each physician preference
Preparation of injection or other office procedure specific to each physician preference
Post-operative dressing changes, staple or suture removal as directed by physician
Instruction to patient to post-operative or post-injury wound care or dressing care
Performance of knee ligament laxity or other joint tests or measurements upon direction of the physician
Organization and disbursement of patient lab work or other office tests as directed
Application and removal of casts, splints, etc. as directed by physician
Patient instruction on proper care of casts, splints, etc.
Patient instruction upon discharge for physical therapy, further studies, follow up appointments and direction for patients as they leave the clinic
Teaches, counsels and communicates with patients, athletes, their families, coaches and others to achieve the desired outcomes
Interacts with patients, athletes, coaches, families and colleagues to enlist their informed cooperation in establishing programs to ensure the safe return to play of that athlete or activity of the patient
Supports and provides educational material to athletes, coaches, parents, community at large on injury management and prevention
Participates in follow-up care once the patient/athlete is ready to return to play or their desired activity
Provides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other Prisma Health/community resources (such as MD)
Complies with departmental policies for documentation
Responsible for taking office notes when directed by physicians
Responsible for organization and disbursement of incoming medical records, reports, etc. as they arrive at the clinic
Report of patients/athletes sent to MD, follow-up services ordered and where the service was performed, MRI, etc.
Volunteers for community events.
Coordinates and presents at local/ state/regional level on Athletic Training Topics.
Supports and provides educational material to athletes, coaches, parents, community at large on injury management and prevention.
Coordinates/arranges sessions with local EMT/Emergency Services for coordination of care for injured athlete.
Coordinates with other school personnel and parents /guardians to get HIPPA Consent and Consent to Treat signed and back in a timely manner.
Calls MD, medical assistants, parents, coaches, Coordinator of Sports Medicine, Radiology, etc. to ensure ambulatory services are performed through Prisma Health as much as possible.
Provides oversight and delegates tasks to Student Athletic Trainers and/or Intern Athletic Trainer.
Mentor new staff members and serve as a consultant for new staff, as needed.
Responsible for basic daily and weekly maintenance, general cleanliness, and upkeep of stock in rooms.
Responsible for preparation of exam rooms for patient visits and emptying and disposal of biohazard waste and sharps containers as directed.
Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies, as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.