Athletic Trainer, Fellow (KMC) - Olympic Sports

Keck Medicine of USC is a community creating a lasting impact in healthcare, and every team member contributes to a culture built on growth, collaboration, and well-being – because Together, We Are Limitless. Athletic Trainer, Fellow (KMC) – Olympic Sports – Athletic Medicine – Full Time 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Exempt) (Non-Union) Fixed Term Los Angeles, CA Duties As members of the comprehensive sports medicine program, athletic trainers are responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, management and overall rehabilitation of student athletes and their sports‑related injuries. Educate and supervise student athletes and student workers in the use of rehab equipment and exercises, counsel student athletes, and evaluate their conditions and progress. Monitor team practices and events, coordinate and schedule staff coverage, and facilitate fluid communication between student athletes, coaches, athletic training staff, and physicians. Maintain medical records, complete injury and/or accident reports, and assist coaches in designing therapeutic and conditioning programs for injured student athletes. USC Athletic Medicine is looking to hire board‑certified athletic trainers (ATC) who have recently graduated with an entry‑level master’s degree. The ATC fellowship is a fixed‑term position; ATC fellows will receive supervision and also work autonomously. Essential Duties Identifies and coordinates student athletes’ pre‑participation physical examinations by taking thorough histories of illnesses and injuries, and assessing range‑of‑motion, muscle strength, and neurological function. Performs special tests for joint stability, posture, and additional pathologies. Stresses preventative measures including bracing, padding or taping. Treats and evaluates injuries at practices and games, and administers first aid when needed, working with physicians or emergency personnel. Educates, instructs and supervises athletes in the use of rehab equipment and exercises, providing daily counsel and treatment for injuries. Evaluates athletes’ physical condition, response and progress, and discusses with appropriate physicians and the Director of Athletic Medicine Operations. Informs coaches of the status of student athletes’ conditions, provides referrals to auxiliary medical personnel, and coordinates treatment plans for injured student athletes as needed. Advises coaches, the Director of Athletic Medicine Operations, and fellow staff members of updates in a timely manner. Monitors team practices, athletic equipment, sporting grounds and environmental conditions at home and away competitions, helping to ensure safe training and playing conditions or to advise coaches if unsafe for any reason. Assists in coordinating and scheduling medical coverage for all team practices and competitions at the university or elsewhere, and acts as liaison to visiting teams’ athletic trainers to ensure access to team physicians and other necessary services. Maintains medical records and forms for treatments given, completes injury or accident reports, and observes and assists the fitting of athletic or rehabilitative equipment. Assists coaches in designing specific and/or individual conditioning, therapeutic and rehabilitative programs for injured student athletes. Coordinates and schedules pre‑participation physical examinations, and helps facilitate fluid, necessary exchanges of information and follow‑ups between various athletes, trainers, coaches, physicians and auxiliary medical personnel. Responsible for performing duties while traveling and working nights and weekends. Responsible for reporting any misconduct and/or actions not in accordance with department guidelines, policies and procedures. Oversees and trains assistants in the modalities employed in physical therapy. Evaluates assistant competency and supervises performance of certain tasks, as needed. Stays informed and knowledgeable of developments in the sports‑medicine field, as well as changing governmental and NCAA legislation and policies that may affect the program’s guidelines and decision‑making. Reads pertinent literature, attends meetings, seminars and conferences, and maintains certification from the Board of Certification (BOC) and the National Athletic‑Trainers’ Association (NATA). Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Athletic Training or a related field required. Entry‑level masters athletic training curriculum. Experience in injury prevention, clinical evaluation, immediate care, treatment rehabilitation and reconditioning, organization, administration, and professional responsibility as outlined by BOC. Comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for handling blood‑borne pathogens. Advanced proficiency in maintaining medical records, including FERPA and HIPAA standards. Ability to travel and work nights and weekends. Preferred Qualifications and Required Licenses/Certifications Certification from the Board of Certification (BOC). National Provider Identifier (NPI) number. Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider certification from the American Heart Association. Fire Life Safety Training (LA City). If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date (required within LA City only). Fire Life Safety Training: Applicable for this department only – Per LA Fire City Code regulations, if working within the following areas, the employee is exempt from this requirement: Student Health Center and Athletics facilities (within B occupancy). The annual base salary range for this position is $68,640.00 – $112,370.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. Equal Opportunity Statement USC is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. 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