Athletic Trainer – Atc

Athletic Trainer – Atc

Requirements

• Successful completion of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (BOC) examination.
• Current active certification as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association.
• Current active licensure by the Department of Health and Environmental Control to practice as an Athletic Trainer in the state of South Carolina or gain SC licensure within 6 months upon selection for position.
• Participation in continuing education (75 CEUs every 3 years).
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• 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 the collection of samples and tests; administer prescribed medications, treatments, and tests as ordered.
• Observe, record, and report patient physical and psychosocial conditions, reactions to medications and treatments to the provider.
• Respond to and triage incoming calls; instruct patients as ordered regarding treatment and/or medication.
• Call in orders appropriately as ordered by the provider.
• 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 patients; educate patients in therapy treatment plans.
• Assist with cast/brace and preoperative and equipment when needed; be available to assist on days when requested (e.g., graft prep, patient flow, etc.); assists surgery scheduling and interface with central scheduling.
• 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.
• Complete office forms for patients (e.g., disability forms, FMLA forms).
• Attend in-services and meetings, participate in committees as requested.
• Assist providers in scheduling appointments, depositions, etc.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development to maintain certification and provide high-quality care.
• Stay current with evidence-based practices and adhere to institutional policies, guidelines, and protocols to provide the highest standard of care.
• Coordinate team operations, including facilitating referrals, appointment scheduling, and supply management.
• Lead and supervise the athletic training team, including performance evaluations, new employee orientation, and documentation oversight.
• Identify and coordinate sports medicine growth opportunities and affiliations.
• Attend assigned athletic events, providing acute evaluation and care for sports-related injuries.
• Assess, treat, develop plans of care, and document athlete conditions and treatments.
• Organize health and wellness initiatives, including pre-participation physicals, sports performance programs, and injury prevention efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or other appropriate field.
• Previous Orthopaedic experience.
• Experience with clinical Orthopaedic operations.