Certified Athletic Trainer

Job Description Summary

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Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC003511 LAN - Outreach Sports Medicine (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Health Certified Athletic Trainer works in a primary school, secondary school, collegiate or semi-professional or professional setting, with cross-coverage as needed at our affiliate organizations and/or community sporting events.

Benefits:

• South Carolina State Health Insurance
• South Carolina State Retirement
• Competitive pay
• Paid Parental Leave

ATC Responsibilities:

• The primary responsibilities will be to evaluate, plan, direct, document, and administer programs of athletic training & rehabilitation.
• Documents athletic training encounters completely and in a timely manner (day of or within 24 hours) in the electronic records system.
• Works closely with other disciplines and specialties within the health system to ensure highly coordinated care.
• Communicates professionally & effectively with physicians, other clinical staff and leadership.
• As an MUSC Health brand ambassador, develops trust with the coaching staff, Athletic Directors, student-athletes, and parents through effective communication and coordinated high-quality care.
• Works closely with the Sports Medicine Coordinator (ATC) to coordinate the athlete's schedule, and treatment programs, and recommends solutions for the athlete’s healthcare problems.
• Conducts athlete intake assessments and maintains medical records for all athletes in our electronic medical record.
• Attends annual conferences and MUSC Health staff meetings.
• Performs clerical tasks such as assisting with budgets, restocking supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• 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 games, practices, tournaments, special events and sports performance training sessions.
• Previous experience with high school, collegiate and/or professional sport teams preferred.
• Job includes local and travel responsibilities: pre- and post-game treatment as well as game, practice, and event coverage.

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduate of an accredited college with a BS/BA. (Master’s degree in Athletic Training preferred)

License/Certification: Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Graduate of an accredited college with a BS/BA. (Masters 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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