Clinic Based Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics

Roper St. Francis Healthcare; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Athletic Trainer to provide clinical support in an orthopedic setting. This role involves working directly with patients to assess injuries, develop treatment plans, and guide rehabilitation efforts. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. With opportunities for growth and continued education, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on athletes' recovery and performance. Join a team that values your expertise and commitment to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• NATA BOC Certified and licensed Athletic Trainer required.
• 2 years of experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and assist in implementing treatment plans.
• Manage injury prevention programming and coordinate care.

Skills

Documentation in EPIC

Patient communication

Bracing and casting

Exercise demonstration

Care plan explanation

Inventory management

Scheduling

Monitoring patient conditions

Teamwork

Understanding billing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Master's degree in Athletic Training

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record

Job description

Clinic Based Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics

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 between the West Ashley and Summerville office locations. This position may also provide coverage to James Island clinic and may be remote occasionally.

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

1. Provides support to daily clinical treatment of patients. Assists physical therapist in implementing treatment plans.
2. Supports and provides guidance to patients with exercise programs, treatment plans, bracing and scheduling.
3. Manages and coordinates injury prevention programming for athletes as well as cash based, functional return to play programming.
4. Helps manage physician's clinical throughput by coordinating care with outreach athletic trainers, physical therapists and other medical professionals.
5. Documents injury treatments and plans of care.
6. Maintains competency by participation in continuing education, in-services and other learning opportunities.

Licensing/Certification

1. NATA BOC Certified - National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (required)
2. Current Athletic Trainer license in the state in which they are practicing (required)
3. BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Education

1. Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training (required)
2. 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)

Working Conditions

1. Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
2. Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
3. General office environment.
4. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
5. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
6. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
7. May be required to use physical restraints.
8. May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
9. May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
10. May have periods of constant interruptions.
11. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
12. Prolonged periods of working alone.

Physical Requirements

1. Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)
2. Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)
3. Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)
4. Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)
5. Climbing
6. Balance

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

1. Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
2. Maneuver weight of patients
3. Reach above shoulder
4. Repetitive arm/hand movements
5. Use of Latex products
6. Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
7. Exposure to moving mechanical parts
8. Exposure to dust/fumes
9. Exposure to potential electrical shock
10. Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

1. Documentation in EPIC
2. Express or exchange ideas by means of written and oral communication.
3. Measure and fit braces/casting/medical equipment for patients
4. Explain and demonstrate exercises to patients.
5. Explain care plans, treatment plans and surgical plans to patients.
6. Inventory management
7. Understanding of billing and charging
8. Scheduling
9. Monitor patient conditions during treatment and rehab.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

1. Communications with multiple generations and multiple professions
2. Reads and interprets written/oral instructions.
3. Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
4. Acceptance of authority
5. Teamwork

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

1. Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
2. Flexible spending accounts
3. Life insurance w/AD&D
4. Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
5. Paid time off
6. Educational Assistance
7. And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department: RSFPP Orthopedics - RSFPP - Specialty Care