Certified Athletic Trainer for NCAA

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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.

Bonus

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Accountabilities

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.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of diagnosis / conditions seen in the profession of Athletic Training.
• Selects, performs and interprets the results of ATC examinations of appropriate systems.
• Accurately 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 athletes condition : age, education level, cultural background and / or any other services the athlete is receiving
• Decision-Making Skills : 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. - 40%

Effectively communicates with appropriate members including physicians, rehab, parent / guardian, athletic directors, coaches, strength coaches. Documents athlete status in designated EMR or equivalent.

Provide supervision and mentoring to new team members, Graduate Assistants, students. - 5%

Completes annual mandatory computer based training, competency review and required employee health testing. - 5%

Represent organization as outreach team member

Provides athletic training services at sponsored sporting events. (Special Events). - 5%

Actively seeks related tasks in down time and performs other duties as assigned. Supplemental hospital staffing in times of need. - 10%

Coordinates pre- and post-participation exams and acquires protective equipment for athletes as needed. - 2%

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. - 8%

Assists school with management of infection risks & protocols in athletics. Provides care in conjunction with DHEC and / or district guidelines. - 10%

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities - This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Required Licensures

South Carolina DHEC Athletic Training Certificate required.

In Lieu Of

N / A

Other required skills / experience

Knowledge of office equipment

Data entry and mathematical skills

Knowledge of patient equipment such as vitals, suction, and defibrillators

Knowledge of basic SM equipment

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Location

Patewood Memorial Hospital

Facility

2348 ATC Region 1

Department

23481000 ATC Region 1-Practice Operations

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