Clinical Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics, Laurens County Medical Campus, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Laurens, SC

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About The Position

The Clinical Athletic Trainer assists with managing patient and athlete visits in an orthopedic clinic and performs clinical responsibilities in support of physicians. The role includes patient intake and follow-up, coordinating ancillary studies and procedures, supporting post-operative and post-injury care, and educating patients and families. The trainer also contributes to community outreach, presents on athletic training topics, oversees student and intern athletic trainers, and mentors new staff members.

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) certification.
Requires a high level of physical activity and endurance, including constant movement and frequent heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

Manage patient and athlete visits in the clinic in support of physicians.
Coordinate with patients and other care participants to support interdisciplinary, coordinated care.
Obtain patient history, vital signs, and follow-up status, and present relevant information to the physician.
Request and organize ancillary studies, including X-rays, MRI, CT scans, and laboratory work, for physician review.
Prepare patients for physician examinations, injections, and other office procedures according to physician preferences.
Perform post-operative dressing changes and remove staples or sutures as directed by the physician.
Instruct patients on post-operative and post-injury wound or dressing care.
Perform knee ligament laxity and other joint tests or measurements as directed by the physician.
Organize and distribute patient laboratory work and other office tests as directed.
Apply and remove casts and splints as directed, and instruct patients on their proper care.
Provide discharge instructions about physical therapy, further studies, follow-up appointments, and next steps.
Teach, counsel, and communicate with patients, athletes, families, coaches, and others to support desired outcomes.
Work with patients, athletes, coaches, families, and colleagues to support informed cooperation and safe return to play or other activities.
Provide educational materials to athletes, coaches, parents, and the community on injury management and prevention.
Participate in follow-up care when patients or athletes are ready to return to play or their desired activity.
Provide information about follow-up services, including referrals to Prisma Health or community resources.
Follow departmental documentation policies and take office notes when directed by physicians.
Organize and distribute incoming medical records and reports.
Report patients referred to physicians, follow-up services ordered and where they were performed, and imaging such as MRI.
Volunteer at community events and coordinate or present athletic training topics at local, state, or regional levels.
Coordinate care-planning sessions with local EMT and emergency services for injured athletes.
Coordinate with school personnel and parents or guardians to obtain signed HIPAA consent and consent to treat in a timely manner.
Communicate with physicians, medical assistants, parents, coaches, the sports medicine coordinator, radiology, and others to facilitate ambulatory services through Prisma Health when possible.
Oversee and delegate tasks to student and intern athletic trainers, mentor new staff members, and serve as a consultant for new staff as needed.
Maintain daily and weekly cleanliness and stock in rooms; prepare exam rooms and dispose of biohazard waste and sharps containers as directed.
Assist with the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.