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Schedule: Varies
Address: 580 Faison Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466
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
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We’re the first choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. We’ve been trusted with our neighbors’ health and wellness for generations. And as our community grows, we continue to expand our services and open our arms to provide care to our friends and family members who need it most.
We are vibrant and growing
With 6,000 employees, we’re the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty, and our 657-bed system consists of more than 100 facilities and services across five counties. In short, there is plenty of room for growth and ever-expanding job opportunities.
We are committed to excellence
Roper St. Francis Healthcare rewards exceptional performance and invests in supporting our staff. From nurses to technicians and administrative professionals, our employees share our commitment to putting patients first. We recruit and retain the most qualified workforce without regard to age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap or disability.
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare offers an excellent benefits package for our full-time employees. We offer several options for health plans, a generous retirement plan, and educational opportunities to further your career. Visit our benefits page for a complete list of benefits.