Clinical Athletic Trainer, Orthopedics, OR (FT)

Prisma Health; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health seeks an Athletic Trainer to provide essential assistance in clinical and surgical settings. The role includes patient triage, managing follow-ups, and acting as a preceptor for residency programs. Candidates must possess a Master's Degree, relevant certification, and clinical experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer is required.
• Completion of accredited Athletic Training Residency Program is essential.
• South Carolina DHEC Athletic Training Certificate is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in operating room procedures and pre/post-operative care.
• Perform patient intake for musculoskeletal conditions.
• Provide post-operative care and patient education.

Skills

Patient communication

Triage skills

Clinical assessment

Education

Master's Degree in Athletic Training

Tools

CPR Certification

NBCOT OTC Certification

Job description

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Job Summary

Assists physicians in operating room procedures and communicates necessary information and instructions to patients for pre-operative and post-operative care. Participates in being a preceptor of the Athletic Training Residency at Prisma Health Orthopedics. Assists physicians in clinical care, including triage, casting, suture removal, vitals, communication with patients, diagnostic studies, surgeries, and all other additional treatments.

Accountabilities

• Assists physicians in operating room procedures if appropriate credentialing and training completed, and communicates necessary information and instructions to patients for pre-operative and post-operative care. (30%)
• Performs appropriate patient intake for various medical and musculoskeletal conditions, including history, chief complaint, assessment of pain, review of medical history, family history, social history, and medication reconciliation. (15%)
• Coordinates the development and implementation of the athletic training residency mission, goals, objectives, curriculum, and programming for resident students in conjunction with the program director. (15%)
• Assists physicians in clinical care, including triage, casting, suture removal, vitals, patient communication, and referrals for therapy, diagnostics, surgeries, and other treatments. (10%)
• Collaborates with physicians to develop musculoskeletal and concussion care plans, including recommendations based on clinical assessment, and assists with minor surgical procedures. (10%)
• Performs point of care testing and orders diagnostic tests or follow-up care under supervision. (5%)
• Provides post-operative care, discusses follow-up, performs evaluations, and educates patients before discharge. (5%)
• Triages patient messages, calls, and questions, communicates with referring providers, manages referrals, and responds to care improvement opportunities. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned. (5%)

Minimum Requirements

Master's Degree in Athletic Training

1 year experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

Completion of accredited Athletic Training Residency Program

South Carolina DHEC Athletic Training Certificate

CPR Certification

NBCOT OTC (Orthopaedic Technologist)

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

2 Medical Park Rd, Richland

Facility

3426 Orthopedics Sports Medicine

Department

34261000 Orthopedics Sports Medicine - Practice Operations

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