What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer Certified PRN Evenings position at Prisma Health?
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Job Summary
The Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the Sports Medicine Medical Director, area team physician, Manager of Athletic Training and Supervisor of Athletic Training. Individual must be BOC certified and possess current state of athletic training certification. NPI number required. The individual in this position performs a wide variety of duties requiring specific knowledge of the hospital's policies and procedures. S / He is expected to meet the hospital's professional, clinical, technical, communication and documentation requirements and standards and to make decisions based on established guidelines. S / He is required to demonstrate competent professionalism and courtesy during frequent interactions with management / administration, doctors, allied healthcare professionals, patients, general public and local schools, hospitals and sports teams.
Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values : Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Provides athletic training services to athletes at appointed high school and any other assigned school(s) or site as required.
Utilizes appropriate, sound and up-to-date clinical techniques to effectively assess and treat athletic injuries.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnosis / conditions seen in the profession of Athletic Training.
Selects, performs and interprets the results of ATC examinations of appropriate systems.
Performs and interprets standardized assessments as determined by appropriateness of athlete.
Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the Athletic Training regimen as well as the overall inter-disciplinary care.
Establishes specific treatment plan and goals based on the result of the initial assessment considering all aspects of athlete's condition : age, education level, cultural background and / or any other services the athlete is receiving
Communicates with appropriate members including physicians, rehab, parent / guardian, athletic directors, coaches, strength coaches. Documents athlete status in designated EMR or equivalent.
Provides timely payroll information.
Provide supervision and mentoring to new team members, Graduate Assistants, students.
Completes annual mandatory computer-based training, competency review and required employee health testing.
Represent organization as outreach team member
Attends coaches / parent meetings as available. -
Provides athletic training services at sponsored sporting events. (Special Events).
Seeks related tasks in down time and performs other duties as assigned. Supplemental hospital staffing in times of need.
Coordinates pre- and post-participation exams and acquires protective equipment for athletes as needed.
Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Comply with any and all policies regarding healthcare delivery as indicated and outlined within the Athletic Injury Management section of assigned school or school district.
Assists school with management of infection risks & protocols in athletics. Provides care in conjunction with DHEC and / or district guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory / Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training OR Physical Education w / Athletic Training emphasis. Master's degree preferred.
Experience - No previous experience required
In Lieu Of
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
South Carolina DHEC Athletic Training Certificate required. Effective July 19, 2024, team members are required to hold an active Athletic Training license through South Carolina Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of office equipment
Data entry and mathematical skills
Knowledge of patient equipment such as vitals, suction, and defibrillators
Knowledge of basic SM equipment
Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state certification guidelines and concussion law.
Work 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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