What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Athletic Trainer position at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System?
The Certified Athletic Trainer renders service or treatment under the direction of a physician including prevention, immediate care, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, rehabilitation and reconditioning, program discontinuation, administration and organization relating to athletic injury or illness. He/she coordinates Athletic Training coverage for community-based events. He/she is responsible for coverage and care of athletes as assigned by the Sports Medicine Institute Manager. He/she participates in community presentations, staff education, and other departmental activities as requested by the supervisor, manager or director.
The Sports Medicine Institute (SMI), a division of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, has a team of 30 outreach athletic trainers serving several high schools and colleges within our region. The Certified Athletic Trainer renders service under the direction of our physician team including injury/illness prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation, and organization relating to the management of their assigned school/site. He/she provides Athletic Training coverage for community-based events. He/she is responsible for coverage and care of athletes as assigned by the Sports Medicine Institute Manager. He/she participates in staff education and other departmental activities as requested by the supervisor, manager or director of Rehabilitation Services.
The Sports Medicine Institute is currently looking to fill vacancies at the following institutions:
- University of South Carolina at Upstate
- Gaffney High School
- J.F. Byrnes High School
- Woodruff High School
Minimum Requirements:
Education
- BS in Athletic Training or related field
Experience:
- N/A
Licenses/Registrations/ Certifications
- BOC Certification
- CPR-AHA BLS
- SC DHEC Athletic Training License or eligible – Must obtain within 60 days of employment
