Per Diem Athletic Trainer; ATC

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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.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

PRN

CC005116 ORBG - Athletic Trainers

Hourly, Salary

Health-26

8

Varies

• 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.); assist with 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.

• 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.

• Master's degree in athletic training or another appropriate field.
• Previous Orthopedic experience.
• Experience with clinical Orthopedic operations.

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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.…