MUSCP - Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) Foot and Ankle Department - Department of Orthopaedics

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Job Family: UMA Orthopaedics

Job Title: Certified Athletic Trainer

Job Purpose

ATC (OTC) supports the efforts of the attending physician(s) in the Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic subspecialty, to provide high quality care to our patients. The ATC will operate as the physician extender for the physician’s clinical practice. The ATC will be responsible for travelling to difference MUSC ambulatory clinics to support the orthopaedic foot and ankle physicians Additionally, the ATC provides limited administrative support to the attending physicians as deemed appropriate. All practice is performed under the supervision of a licensed MUSC attending physician.

Education and Work Experience

Master's in health-related field required and completion of National Athletic Trainer's Board of Certification (BOC) (preferred)

Completion of ATC training program and 1- year experience in training or working as an ATC required. Orthopaedics experience and working in an outpatient physician's office environment preferred. Computer skills a must.

Must have excellent communication skills; written and verbal.

Must be able to manage time efficiently, ability to deal with patients and staff in a tactful and diplomatic manner. Must exercise good judgment and discretion. Department head available for support.

Orthopaedic Training or experience preferred.

Licensures, Registrations, Certifications

Athletic Trainer Board Certified (BOCATC) Up to date with current ATC CEU requirements (50 every 2 years) Currently in good standing with the National Athletic Training Association

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. Ability to be   qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. 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.

Job Duties

Certified Athletic Trainer

• Coordinate patient care: Assist with documentation of patient encounters; 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 withpatient. Educate patients in therapy treatment plans. Demonstrating proper stretching techniques and home exercises to prevent future injuries. Review and adjust therapy programs. 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.

General Duties: Perform any other duties as deemed necessary in contributing to quality or efficiency of UMA or its affiliates; including the different ambulatory sites

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.

Provide general patient care: 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.

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.

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

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