Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Athletic Trainer (ATC)

The certified athletic trainer will support the efforts of the Rehab Services and Sports Medicine Departments at MUSC Health - Orangeburg, while concurrently supporting Orangeburg County School District and its student athletes. Additionally, the athletic trainer provides administrative support to the attending provider as deemed appropriate. All practice is performed under the supervision of a licensed MUSC attending provider. Opportunities are expected to be available to support fitness programming and other aspects of the MUSC Health's five (5) fitness centers in the region.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide general patient care in a clinical setting: triage patients and prepare for provider exams and procedures; assist with exams, procedures and treatments as necessary; instruct patients in collection of samples and tests; administer prescribed medications, treatments and tests as ordered; observe record and report patient physical and psychosocial condition, reaction to medications and treatments to provider; respond to and triage incoming calls; instruct patient as ordered regarding treatment and/or medication. Call in orders appropriately as ordered by provider

2. Coordinate patient care: Maintain timely flow of patients, schedule appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability; screen patients for appropriate information and provide patient education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment; maintain and review patient records, charts and other pertinent information, communicating information as appropriate; post-test exams results; review operative information with patient; educate patients in therapy treatment plans. Assist with cast/brace and preoperative and equipment when needed; be available to assist on days when requested (i.e., graft prep, patient flow, etc.); assists surgery scheduling and interface with central scheduling.

3. Maintain inventory and equipment: maintain exam room supplies, instruments and cleanliness as required by OSHA and UMA; ensure accurate calibrations, cleaning and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA, CLIA and UMA; track by documentation.

4. Perform Clerical and administrative duties as necessary: Complete office forms for patients (i.e. disability forms, FMLA forms). Attend in-services and meetings, participates in committees as requested. Assist providers in scheduling appointments, depositions etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited college with a BS/BA. (Master's degree in athletic training preferred).
• Certification by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC).
• Certified as an Athletic Trainer in South Carolina by DHEC.
• Must be able to adjust communication both verbal and non-verbal to interact appropriately and effectively with a wide variety of age groups including school age adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
• Weekend and evening hours to cover practices, games, tournaments, and special events.