MUSCP-Certified Athletic Trainer-Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Medical University of South Carolina Department Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is hiring for a full-time ATC to work as a floater. This team member will work with several sub-specialties of Orthopaedics and in physical medicine to help provide clinical support. The ATC will operate as the physician extender for the physician’s clinical practice. The ATC will be responsible for travelling to different MUSC ambulatory clinics to support the physicians in the department. Additionally, the ATC provides limited administrative support to the attending physicians as deemed appropriate. All practice is performed under the supervision of a licensed MUSC attending physician.

Requirements

• Successful completion of the National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification (BOC) examination.
• Current active certification as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainer's Association.
• Current active licensure by the Department of Health and Environmental Control to practice as an Athletic Trainer in the state of South Carolina or gain SC licensure within 6 months upon selection for position.
• Participation in continuing education (50 CEU's every 2 years).
• Graduate of an accredited college with a BS/BA.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or other appropriate field.
• Possess previous Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic experience.
• Have experience with clinical Orthopaedic operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide general patient care in a clinical setting: triage patients and prepare for M.D. exams and procedures; assist with exams, procedures and treatments as necessary; instruct patients in collection of samples and tests; administer prescribed medications, treatments and tests as ordered by M.D.; observe record and report patient physical and psychosocial condition, reaction to medications and treatments to M.D.; respond to and triage incoming calls; instruct patient as ordered by M.D regarding treatment and/or medication.
• Coordinate patient care: Maintain timely flow of patients, schedule appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability; screen patients for appropriate information and provide patient education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment; maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information, communicating information as appropriate; post-test exams results; review operative information with patient; educate patients in therapy treatment plans; assist with cast/brace and preoperative and equipment when needed; be available to assist on days when requested (i.e., graft prep, patient flow, etc.); assists with surgery scheduling and interface with central scheduling.
• Maintain inventory and equipment: maintain exam room supplies, instruments and cleanliness as required by OSHA and UMA; ensure accurate calibrations, cleaning and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA, CLIA and UMA; track by documentation.
• Perform Clerical and administrative duties as necessary: Complete office forms for patients (i.e., disability forms, FMLA forms). Attend in-services and meetings, participate in committees as requested. Assist MDs in scheduling appointments, depositions etc.

Benefits

• Exempt/Salary Pay Basis
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm work shift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees