Athletic Trainer

Job Description Summary

The certified athletic trainer supports the efforts of the Rehabilitation Services Department and Sports Medicine team at MUSC Health - Orangeburg, while concurrently supporting Orangeburg County School District and its student athletes. The athletic trainer provides comprehensive athletic training services, including injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, in collaboration with medical providers and other healthcare professionals. Opportunities are expected to be available to support fitness programming and other aspects of MUSC Health's five (5) fitness centers in the region.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC005116 Orangeburg Athletic Trainers

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Work Shift

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• 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.

Coordination and Communication

• 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.

Inventory and Equipment Management

• 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.

Administrative Duties

• 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.

Professional Development

• 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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Training and Education

• 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).

Additional Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements
(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
• Must be able to maintain bilateral hand movement skills. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.

Additional Job Description

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. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

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