Clinic Based Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics
Clinic Based Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics
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Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)*This position rotates between the West Ashley and Summerville office locations.* This position may also provide coverage to James Island clinic and may be remote occasionally.*
Schedule: MondayFriday; 7:00 AM 5:00 PM 7:00 AM start at West Ashley location 7:15 AM start at Summerville location)
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 physicians 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 inservices 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 jobrelated 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
Bachelors degree in Athletic Training (required)
Masters 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
XDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
XDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Neonates 04 weeks)
Infant 112 months)
XPediatrics 112 years)
XAdolescents 1317 years)
XAdults 1864 years)
XGeriatrics 65 years and older)
Not applicable to this position
Working Conditions
XPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
Longdistance or air travel as needed not to exceed 10 travel.
XGeneral office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
XMay be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
XMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be required to use physical restraints.
XMay be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.
XMay have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to car travel to offsite 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 0 133 3466 67100
Lifting/ Carrying 050 lbs. X
Lifting/ Carrying 50100 lbs. X
Push/ Pull 050 lbs.X
Push/ Pull 50100 lbs.X
Stoop KneelX
CrawlingX
ClimbingX
BalanceX
BendingX
Work Position
Frequency 0 133 3466 67100
Sitting X
WalkingX
StandingX
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.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
RSFPP Orthopedics RSFPP Specialty CareIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
