Certified Athletic Trainer - Orthopedic Oncology

Job Description Summary

The Department of Orthopedics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to support the Orthopedic Oncology division and provide high-quality patient care and care coordination. The ATC will function as a physician extender within the clinical practice, supporting attending physicians in delivering comprehensive patient care. This role requires travel to various MUSC ambulatory clinic locations to support oncology physicians and ensure continuity of care across settings. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the ATC will provide limited administrative support to attending physicians, as appropriate, to facilitate efficient clinic operations. All duties will be performed under the supervision of a licensed MUSC attending physician and in accordance with institutional policies and scope of practice guidelines.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000989 COM Orthopaedic Surgery & Physical Medicine CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Pay Basis/FLSA: Exempt/Salary

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 (50 CEU's every 2 years).

Preferred Qualifications:

To best assist the Physical Medicine physician(s) in clinical practice, the Athletic Trainer should have the following qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or other appropriate field;

• Possess previous Sports Medicine, Orthopedic experience;

• Have experience with clinical Orthopedic operations.

Degree of Supervision: Supervised by the Chair and supported attending physician.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide general patient care in a clinical setting: triage patients and prepare for M.D. 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 by M.D.; observe record and report patient physical and psychosocial condition, reaction to medications and treatments to M.D.; respond to and triage incoming calls; instruct patient as ordered by M.D regarding treatment and/or medication. Call in orders appropriately as ordered by M.D.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 MD’s in scheduling appointments, depositions etc

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements

Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

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

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