Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)-Exempt

MUSC Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to work with high school athletes, delivering prevention, care, coverage, rehabilitation, and referrals within a community setting.

The role reports to the Sports Medicine Manager, requires BOC certification, SC licensure, and weekend/evening availability; a $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered and work week is 40 hours.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college with a BS/BA; Master's degree in Athletic Training preferred.
• Current BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross).
• BOC certification.
• Certified athletic trainer in South Carolina by DHEC.
• Ability to interact effectively with varied age groups including school-age and adults.
• Weekend and evening hours to cover practices, games, tournaments, and events.

Responsibilities

• Provide prevention, care, coverage and rehabilitation for athletes.
• Refer and market musculoskeletal injuries and sports-related ailments.
• Work under supervision of physician, PT, PA or nurse practitioner.
• Support practices, games and events including weekends/ evenings.

Skills

BLS Certification

BOC Certification

SC licensure

Communication across ages

Education

BS/BA in Athletic Training

Master's in Athletic Training preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

***Sign-On Bonus Available***

The Certified Athletic Trainer (AT) reports to the Sports Medicine Manager. The AT will be assigned to a high school and provide community-based point of service for sports related prevention, care, coverage and rehabilitation, referral and marketing for musculoskeletal injuries and sports related ailments within a defined environment for athletes; school aged, adolescent, early adult, middle adult and late adult. Under the general supervision of the physician, physical therapist, physician assistant and or nurse practitioner.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Cost Center CC000272 CHS OH - Athletic Trainers

Pay Rate Type Salary

Pay Grade Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Work Shift

Job Description

$5,000 sign-on bonus available!

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college with a BS/BA. (Master's degree in Athletic Training preferred).
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required
• Certification by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC).
• Certified as an Athletic Trainer in South Carolina by DHEC.
• 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.

The Certified Athletic Trainer (AT) reports to the Sports Medicine Manager. The AT will be assigned to a high school and provide community-based point of service for sports related prevention, care, coverage and rehabilitation, referral and marketing for musculoskeletal injuries and sports related ailments within a defined environment for athletes; school aged, adolescent, early adult, middle adult and late adult. Under the general supervision of the physician, physical therapist, physician assistant and or nurse practitioner.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility & Posture

Standing: Continuous, Sitting: Continuous, Walking: Continuous, climbing stairs: Infrequent, working indoors: Continuous, working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, working from elevated areas: Frequent, working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent, Kneeling: Infrequent, bending at the waist: Continuous, Twisting at the waist: Frequent, Squatting: Frequent

Manual Dexterity & Strength

• Manual Dexterity & Strength

Pinching operations: Frequent, Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous, Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous, Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous, reaching overhead: Frequent, Reaching in all directions: Continuous, Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous, Full use of both legs: Continuous, Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent

Lifting & Force Requirements

• Lifting & Force Requirements

Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent, Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent, Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent, Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent

Vision & Sensory

• Vision & Sensory

Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous, Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous, Color discrimination: Continuous, Depth perception: Continuous, Peripheral vision: Continuous, Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous, Tactile sensory function: Continuous, Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous.

Selected Positions:

• Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
• Respirator use qualification: Continuous

Work Environment & Conditions:

• Effective stress management: Continuous
• Rotating shifts: Frequent
• Overtime as required: Frequent
• Latex-safe environment: Continuous

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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