Certified Athletic Trainer

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina Department Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is hiring for a full-time Certified Athletic Trainer 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.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000989 COM Orthopaedic Surgery & Physical Medicine CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Pay Basis/FLSA: Exempt/Salary

Minimum Training and Education:

1. Successful completion of the National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification (BOC) examination;

2. Current active certification as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainer's Association;

3. 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;

4. Participation in continuing education (50 CEU's every 2 years).
 

Preferred Qualifications:

To best assist the Physical Medicine physician(s) in clinical practice, the Athletic Trainer should have the following qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or other appropriate field;

• Possess previous Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic experience;

• Have experience with clinical Orthopaedic operations.

Degree of Supervision: Supervised by the Chair and supported attending physician.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

1. 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. Call in orders appropriately as ordered by M.D.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

Additional Job Description

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!

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