Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine Program - Surf Soccer Mt. Pleasant

Roper St. Francis Healthcare; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide clinical support within the Sports Medicine Program. You will work with supervising providers and therapists to assess injuries, apply braces, guide rehabilitation, and manage return-to-play plans.

The role requires NATA-BOC certification and a SC license. 2 years of preferred experience, EPIC EMR familiarity, and CME participation are valued. This is an on-site position with a supportive, patient-focused team.

Qualifications

• NATABOC Certified (required)
• Current Athletic Trainer license in the practicing state (SC) (required)
• BLS certification preferred or required within 30 days for RSFH

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to patients and assist supervising providers or PTs.
• Deliver injury assessment, bracing, rehabilitation, and return-to-play training.
• Coordinate injury prevention programs for athletes and functional return to play.
• Assist in scheduling and documentation with care teams.
• Document injury treatments and plans of care in the EMR.
• Maintain ongoing professional development and CE opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Master's degree in Athletic Training

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Afternoons/Evenings (United States of America)

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

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 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)

XPediatrics (1-12 years)

XAdolescents (13-17 years)

XAdults (18-64 years)

XGeriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

XPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance 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 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, KneelX

CrawlingX

ClimbingX

BalanceX

BendingX

Work Position

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

Sitting X

WalkingX

StandingX

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements -

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.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Sports Medicine Program - RSFPP - Specialty Care

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(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 [e-mail].