Athletic Trainer - Certified

Job Summary

The Athletic Trainer is a Certified and/or Licensed Athletic Trainer that is a member of the patient care team. They provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a physician or physical therapist. Additionally, they provide patient support as directed for a variety of activities in the clinic setting including, but not limited to, patient intake at office visit, patient history and medication reconciliation, order entry, documentation, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. They may also provide patient support as directed in the outpatient rehab and industrial work settings including, but not limited to, representing the department at meetings with clients, administering employment screening/testing, and assisting in the clinic as needed.
 

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Athletic Training
Minimum Years of Experience: None.
Substitutable Education & Experience: None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Must currently hold and maintain an active Athletic Trainers Certification through the Athletic Trainers' Board  of Certification (BOC).  

Must currently hold and maintain active licensure under the SC LLR Board of Medical Examiners as an Athletic Trainer in South Carolina; 

Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) - or may be obtained within 90 days of hire date.
Required Training: None.

Essential Functions

• Works in a cooperative manner that is consistent with LMC’s Service Expectations policy.
• Maintains a positive attitude. Has contact by phone, correspondence, or personal meetings with physicians, patients and other staff members; tact is required in these contacts and the employee assumes the responsibility for harmonious relationships.
• Demonstrates appropriate communication of information to all ages ranging from birth to over 65 years of age.
• Responsive to all patient and office staff requests and needs.
• Demonstrates ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
• Completes assigned tasks within specified time frame.
• Prioritizes workload to best meet both patient and provider needs.
• Records patient data and observations relevant to patient's needs and in accordance with credentials.
• Recognizes need for safety measures and takes appropriate action to prevent injury.
• Demonstrates ability to provide a comfortable environment of care in accordance with office standards.
• Demonstrates sound professional judgement and acts in accordance with the state practice act, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Application of various prosthetics & orthotics per the physician’s orders.
   

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency.
• Maintain accurate notes and records of medical services rendered.
• Prepares patient for departure by reinforcing patient instructions and patient education.
• Ability to instruct patient/family in the care of the cast, splint or brace.  Reinforce the teaching of the medical information given by the physician regarding the specific injury, treatment plan and anticipated results. 
• Verifies that all information in the patient chart is correctly entered and associated. Initiates communication for appropriate follow up action.
• May perform other clinical assistance in practice setting, such as preparation and maintenance of exam room, conducting patient interviews, chaperoning and assisting patients as needed, implementing physician orders, interacting with other departments, scheduling referrals or medical appointments.
• Restocks clinical areas with supplies needed for patient care.
• Identifies product needs and reports to the appropriate person.
• Willing to orient and train new employees as asked.
• Understands and agrees to seek compliance with appropriate health and safety regulatory agencies.
• Maintains certifications and licensure and stays abreast of best practices. Maintains competency and participates in departmental orientation and annual training.
• Other duties as assigned.