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Job Summary
Staff members in this position may administer athletic training services to professional, high school, college and recreational athletes and coaches working under the direction and supervision of the Sports Medicine Medical Director, area team physicians and Coordinator of Sports Medicine / Athletic Training Services. Involved in marketing and participating in the education program offered through the Sports Medicine program.
Accountabilities
Performs appropriate initial athletic training assessments and re-assessments and designs a plan of care. - 25%
- Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnosis / conditions seen in the profession of athletic training
- Selects, performs and interprets the results of ATC examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems
- Accurately performs and interprets standardized assessments as determined by appropriateness of athlete
- Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the ATC treatment regimen as well as the overall interdisciplinary plan of care (such as cognitive deficits, family situation, etc.)
- Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the initial assessment
- Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the athlete's age, educational level, cultural background
- Designs the plan for intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services the athlete is receiving (such as MD visits, MRI, etc.)
- Revises the treatment plan as appropriate
Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan - 15%
Demonstrates good working knowledge of various athletic training techniques, flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these athletic training techniquesInteracts regularly with others involved in the athlete's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality careDemonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the athletes, others in the athletic training room and himself / herselfMaintains and organizes all safety equipment as directed.Reassesses athlete's status in response to treatment and goals achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatment as indicated by the treatment planProvides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other Prisma Health / community resources (such as MD, MRI, etc.)Provides any written instruction for home exercises or care as indicatedTeaches, counsels and communicates with athletes, their families, coaches and others to achieve the desired outcomesInteracts with athletes, coaches, families and colleagues to enlist their informed cooperation in establishing programs to insure the safe return to play of that athleteSupports and provides educational material to athletes, coaches, parents, community at large on injury management and preventionParticipates in follow-up care once the athlete is ready to return to playComplies with departmental policies for documentation - 20%
Monthly report of all student / community athletes / staff sent to Team Physician as designated by Clinic MD, follow-up services ordered and where the service was performedMonthly report on services provided at the high schoolDocuments all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment and discharge in the treatment log in a timely mannerDaily treatment records are noted in the daily log and are clear and professional in their terminologyAthlete's assessment notes are succinct and contain information regarding progress to date and focus on further treatmentsProductivity - 20%
Calls MD, MD medical assistants, parents, coaches, coordinator of Sports Medicine, Radiology to ensure ambulatory services are performed through Prisma Health as much as possible (such as MRI, CT scan, surgeries admission, etc.)Assists with additional coverage when schedule permits. Does follow-up calls with parents regarding athlete's treatment and recovery.
Shadows a Sports Medicine MD and his medical assistant at least 8 hours per week in summer. (Log of hours presented to coordinator at monthly staff meetings)Volunteer for community events as identified by Prisma Health Community Relations / Marketing and Coordinator of Sports Medicine / Athletic Training Services. (Log of events participated in presented at annual review. If not presented then, no credit on the events will be given.)Presenter at local / state / regional level on Athletic Training Topics. Coordinates a local / state / regional program on Athletic Training TopicsParticipates in sessions with Mobile Care or Emergency Services for coordination of care of injured athleteCoordinates / arranges sessions with Mobile Care or other local EMT / Emergency Services for coordination of care of injured athleteProvides supervision to Student Athletic Trainers and / or Intern Athletic Trainers - 5%
Exercises sound judgment in delegating tasks to Student Athletic Trainers and / or Intern Athletic TrainersProvides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial mannerCompletes an orientation to the high school facilities for the student / internCoordinates with appropriate people for an effective learning experienceHospital, Department and Team Responsibilities - 5%
Works with community relations and Marketing Department of Prisma HealthAttends staff meetings and mandatory meetings as scheduledCompletes mandatory computer based training annually and in a timely mannerCompletes PPD testing procedures by the end of the employee's birth monthCompletes assignments in a timely and thorough mannerAssists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and suppliesMaintains established departmental policies and procedures, safety standards, environmental and infection control standardsCompletes projects in a reasonably established amount of timeCoordinates with other school personnel and parents / guardians to get HIPAA Consent and Consent to Treat signed and back in a timely mannerFunctions as a mentor and consultant for new staff members - 5%Works in a coordinated fashion with the clinic team physician to implement all protocols. - 5%Supervisory / Management Responsibilities - This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Qualifications
Education - Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training OR Physical Education w / Athletic Training emphasisExperience - No previous experience requiredRequired Licensures
Certified Athletic Trainer in the State of South Carolina (must be obtained within 45 days of hire)Valid driver's license, an acceptable three-year motor vehicle record as defined y the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart, and a certificate of auto insurance.In lieu of the education and / or experience requirements indicated above, candidates hired prior to July 1, 2022 may qualify with a Bachelors Degree and 0 years of experience. Any candidates hired between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 may qualify with a Bachelors degree and 1 year of applicable experience. After July 1, 2023 candidates may qualify with a Bachelors Degree and 2 years of applicable experience, if a Masters Degree has not been obtained
Other required skills / experience
Knowledge of office equipmentData entry and mathematical skillsKnowledge of patient equipment such as vitals, suction, and defibrillatorsKnowledge of basic SM equipmentWork Shift
Evening (United States of America)
Location
Patewood Outpt Ctr / Med Offices
Facility
2348 ATC Region 1
Department
23481000 ATC Region 1-Practice Operations
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