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Roper St. Francis
Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics
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What they do
An Athletic Trainer treats injuries and provides training to minimize the risk of injury for athletes and people playing sports. Responds when an athlete is injured on the field. Works for schools or colleges, for professional sports teams, or in physicians' offices.
$48,796 / year median in South Carolina
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!
Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Address:
This position rotates 2 Summerville locations- Callen Blvd & North Street.
- Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
- The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing clinical support to patient care working directly with a supervising provider or physical therapist.
- Essential Job Functions
- + Provides support to daily clinical treatment of patients.
- Licensing/Certification
NATA BOC
Certified- National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (required) Current Athletic Trainer license in the state in which they are practicing (required) BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training (required) Master's degree in Athletic Training (preferred)
- Work Experience
- 2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)
- Training
- EPIC Electronic Health Record or equivalent EMR (preferred)
- Language
- None
- Patient Population
- X Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
- Working Conditions
- X Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. Long-distance or air travel as needed
- not to exceed 10% travel. X General office environment. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. X May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. X May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
- May be required to use physical restraints. X May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
- May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
Other:
____ Not applicable to this position _- Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._
- Physical Requirements
- Physical Demands
- Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X Stoop, Kneel X Crawling X Climbing X Balance X Bending X
- Work Position
- Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Sitting X Walking X Standing X
- Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
- Physical Requirements
- _Select if a physical requirement for this job._ X Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) Perform shift work X Maneuver weight of patients X Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings X Reach above shoulder X Repetitive arm/hand movements X Finger Dexterity Color Vision Acuity
- far Acuity
- near ____ Not applicable to this position
- Hazards
- Depth perception X Use of Latex products X Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents X Exposure to moving mechanical parts X Exposure to dust/fumes X Exposure to potential electrical shock X Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy Exposure to high pitched noises Gaseous risk exposure
Other:
____ Not applicable to this position- Skills
Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:
- Documentation in EPIC Express or exchange ideas by means of written and oral communication. Measure and fit braces/casting/medical equipment for patients Explain and demonstrate exercises to patients. Explain care plans, treatment plans and surgical plans to patients. Inventory management Understanding of billing and charging Scheduling Monitor patient conditions during treatment and rehab.
Soft/Interpersonal Skills:
- Attention to detail.
- What we offer
- + Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) + Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts + Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short
- and long-term disability + Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status Roper St.