Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Addresses: 8950 University Blvd., Ste 200, North Charleston, SC 29406 & Mt. Pleasant Hospital 3510 Highway 17 North, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Athletic Trainer

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing clinical support to patient care working directly with a supervising provider or physical therapist. They deliver patient care by providing expertise in injury assessment, bracing, rehabilitation and return to play/functional training, coordinating and providing direct patient education, plans of care and treatment and supports providers in scheduling and documentation.

Essential Job Functions

Provides support to daily clinical treatment of patients. Assists physical therapist in implementing treatment plans.

Supports and provides guidance to patients with exercise programs, treatment plans, bracing and scheduling.

Manages and coordinates injury prevention programming for athletes as well as cash based, functional return to play programming.

Helps manage physician’s clinical throughput by coordinating care with outreach athletic trainers, physical therapists and other medical professionals.

Documents injury treatments and plans of care.

Maintains competency by participation in continuing education, in-services and other learning opportunities.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

NATA BOC Certified – National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (required)

Current Athletic Trainer license in the state in which they are practicing (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training (required)

Master’s degree in Athletic Training (preferred)

Work Experience

2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record or equivalent EMR (preferred)

Language

None

Patient Population

X Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

X Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

X Pediatrics (1-12 years)

X Adolescents (13-17 years)

X Adults (18-64 years)

X Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

X Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

X General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

X May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

X May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be required to use physical restraints.

X May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

X May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

____ Other:

____ Not applicable to this position

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X

Stoop, Kneel X

Crawling X

Climbing X

Balance X

Bending X

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting X

Walking X

Standing X

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements - Select if a physical requirement for this job.

X Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

X Maneuver weight of patients

X Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

X Reach above shoulder

X Repetitive arm/hand movements

X Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity – far

Acuity – near

____ Not applicable to this position

Hazards

Depth perception

X Use of Latex products

X Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

X Exposure to moving mechanical parts

X Exposure to dust/fumes

X Exposure to potential electrical shock

X Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Other:

____ Not applicable to this position

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

Documentation in EPIC

Express or exchange ideas by means of written and oral communication.

Measure and fit braces/casting/medical equipment for patients

Explain and demonstrate exercises to patients.

Explain care plans, treatment plans and surgical plans to patients.

Inventory management

Understanding of billing and charging

Scheduling

Monitor patient conditions during treatment and rehab.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

Attention to detail.

Communications with multiple generations and multiple professions

Conflict Resolution

Active Listening

Reads and interprets written/oral instructions.

Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.

Acceptance of authority

Teamwork

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.