Athletic Trainer Certified PRN Evenings

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to transforming community health. As an Athletic Trainer, you'll work closely with athletes, providing essential training services and support. Your expertise in assessing and treating athletic injuries will be vital in ensuring the well-being of athletes in various settings. In this role, you'll collaborate with a team of professionals, engage with local schools, and contribute to the overall health and safety of the community. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the required certifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• BOC certification and current state athletic training certification required.
• Ability to assess and treat athletic injuries effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services at assigned schools and events.
• Communicate with healthcare professionals and document athlete status.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Data Entry

Mathematical Skills

Knowledge of Athletic Training Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

EMR Systems

Athletic Training Equipment

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

The Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the Sports Medicine Medical Director, area team physician, Manager of Athletic Training and Supervisor of Athletic Training. Individual must be BOC certified and possess current state of athletic training certification. NPI number required. The individual in this position performs a wide variety of duties requiring specific knowledge of the hospital's policies and procedures. S/He is expected to meet the hospital's professional, clinical, technical, communication and documentation requirements and standards and to make decisions based on established guidelines. S/He is required to demonstrate competent professionalism and courtesy during frequent interactions with management/administration, doctors, allied healthcare professionals, patients, general public and local schools, hospitals and sports teams.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Provides athletic training services to athletes at appointed high school and any other assigned school(s) or site as required.
• Utilizes appropriate, sound and up-to-date clinical techniques to effectively assess and treat athletic injuries.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnosis/conditions seen in the profession of Athletic Training.
• Selects, performs and interprets the results of ATC examinations of appropriate systems.
• Performs and interprets standardized assessments as determined by appropriateness of athlete.
• Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the Athletic Training regimen as well as the overall inter-disciplinary care.
• Establishes specific treatment plan and goals based on the result of the initial assessment considering all aspects of athlete's condition: age, education level, cultural background and/or any other services the athlete is receiving.
• Communicates with appropriate members including physicians, rehab, parent/guardian, athletic directors, coaches, strength coaches. Documents athlete status in designated EMR or equivalent.
• Provides timely payroll information.
• Provides supervision and mentoring to new team members, Graduate Assistants, students.
• Completes annual mandatory computer-based training, competency review and required employee health testing.
• Represents organization as outreach team member.
• Attends coaches/parent meetings as available.
• Provides athletic training services at sponsored sporting events (Special Events).
• Seeks related tasks in down time and performs other duties as assigned. Supplemental hospital staffing in times of need.
• Coordinates pre- and post-participation exams and acquires protective equipment for athletes as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Complies with any and all policies regarding healthcare delivery as indicated and outlined within the Athletic Injury Management section of assigned school or school district.
• Assists school with management of infection risks & protocols in athletics. Provides care in conjunction with DHEC and/or district guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training OR Physical Education w/ Athletic Training emphasis. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience - No previous experience required.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• South Carolina DHEC Athletic Training Certificate required. Effective July 19, 2024, team members are required to hold an active Athletic Training license through South Carolina Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of office equipment.
• Data entry and mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of patient equipment such as vitals, suction, and defibrillators.
• Knowledge of basic SM equipment.
• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state certification guidelines and concussion law.

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Location

Patewood Outpt Ctr/Med Offices

Facility

2348 ATC Region 1

Department

23481000 ATC Region 1-Practice Operations

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