Clinic Based Athletic Trainer - DME - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinic Based Athletic Trainer to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing essential clinical support to patient care, working closely with supervising providers and physical therapists. You will assess injuries, implement rehabilitation plans, and educate patients on their treatment journey. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, and NATA BOC certification. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and contribute to the health and wellness of the community.

Qualifications

• NATA BOC Certified Athletic Trainer with a Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 years of experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and patient care in collaboration with providers.
• Manage injury prevention programs and coordinate care with professionals.

Skills

Documentation in EPIC

Communication Skills

Bracing and Casting

Patient Education

Inventory Management

Scheduling

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Master's degree in Athletic Training

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record

Job description

Clinic Based Athletic Trainer - DME - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

Roper St. Francis Health Care | Charleston , SC 29402

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

This position rotates to North Charleston, Summerville, West Ashley and Mount Pleasant office locations.

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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.

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)

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:

• Communications with multiple generations and multiple professions
• 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.

Department

RSFPP DME - RSFPP - Specialty Care