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

Roper St. Francis Healthcare; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinic Based Athletic Trainer to join their team. This role involves providing clinical support, managing injury prevention, and coordinating care with other medical professionals. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and relevant certifications. Join a supportive environment that values continuing education and patient care across diverse age groups.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Flexible spending

Life insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• NATA BOC Certified - National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification required.
• 2 Years of Experience in an Equivalent Setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to daily clinical treatment of patients.
• Manages injury prevention programming for athletes.
• Documents injury treatments and plans of care.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

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

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Address: Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Charleston

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, return to play/functional training, coordinating and providing direct patient education, plans of care, and treatment, and supporting providers in scheduling and documentation.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides support to daily clinical treatment of patients. Assists physical therapists in implementing treatment plans.
• Supports and guides patients with exercise programs, treatment plans, bracing, and scheduling.
• Manages injury prevention programming for athletes and 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 through continuing education, in-services, and other learning opportunities.

This document is not exhaustive; employees may perform other duties as required by their supervisor, with reasonable accommodations.

Licensing/Certification

• NATA BOC Certified - National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (required)
• Current Athletic Trainer license in practicing state (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 an Equivalent Setting (preferred)

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record or equivalent EMR (preferred)

Patient Population

Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care for patients across various age groups, including pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• Potential for travel to off-site locations in adverse weather.
• Exposure to noise, bright lights, physical altercations, verbal abuse, and biological hazards.

Physical Requirements

Includes lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing, balancing, bending, sitting, walking, standing, manual dexterity, and maneuvering patients, with specific frequency details.

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

• Use of latex, exposure to chemicals, mechanical parts, dust/fumes, electrical hazards, electromagnetic energy, and high-pitched noises.

Skills

Includes clinical documentation, communication, fitting braces, demonstrating exercises, explaining care plans, inventory management, billing understanding, scheduling, and monitoring patient conditions.

Soft skills include attention to detail, communication, conflict resolution, active listening, organizational skills, acceptance of authority, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans, prescription coverage, flexible spending, life insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, educational assistance, and more.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We abide by all applicable laws and policies concerning nondiscrimination. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting our Talent Acquisition Team.