Clinical Athletic Trainer - Atrium Health MSKI Pineville, Fort Mill & Rock Hill

Department:

02408 GCMG Ortho COSA: Park Road - Surgery: Orthopedics

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday through Friday 0800 to 1700. No weekends or holidays. NC and SC AT license required.

Pay Range

$26.55 - $39.85

Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute – Fort Mill, Rock Hill & Pineville
Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute clinics in Fort Mill, Rock Hill and Pineville provide comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine care. Board-certified orthopedic surgeons deliver advanced surgical and non-surgical treatment for a wide range of sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions, including ligament injuries, fractures and joint disorders. These clinics emphasize coordinated, team-based care, with athletic trainers working closely alongside surgical sports specialists to support patient evaluation, treatment, and return-to-play outcomes across the continuum of care.

Preferred experience: This position will be supporting a Surgical Sports surgeon. Surgical sports experience preferred.

Job Description:

This is a clinical athletic training position, working alongside the surgeons, providers, and all other members of the Orthopedic team as patients are seen in a clinical setting. Manage care of patients, athletes and the active population. Significant percentage of time is direct patient contact and care; management and evaluation of head injuries and concussions seen in clinic. Collaboration with physicians for optimal patient care. Administrative responsibilities necessary for effective and efficient clinic flow. All duties and responsibilities performed under the supervision of a directing physician.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program. Master's degree preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC). Currently licensed or eligible for a State of applicable state License in Athletic Training within 30 days of hire. Ability to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS), which includes CPR and AED training within 30 days of hire.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Provide clinical athletic training services in local orthopedic clinics following the rules and regulations of the National Athletic Trainers Association Code of Ethics, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, applicable state, State Practice Act and Regulations for Licensed Athletic Trainers, and system-wide and Orthopedic departmental Policies and Procedures.
• This position may require you to travel to local orthopedics clinic locations as needed.
• Room patients and obtain pertinent medical history from patient/guardian.
• Perform clinical injury evaluation and assessment of patient's level of function and follows standardized clinical practice in the area of diagnostic reasoning and medical decision making.
• Order x-rays and/or imaging exams for patients as directed by providers.
• Ability to prepare injections as directed by provider.
• Provides support to the physician with procedures and wound care.
• Apply custom splint and/or fiberglass casts as well as removal of casts.
• Fit and instruct patients how to use braces, boots, crutches, splints, and any other durable medical equipment (DME.).
• Provides support to the physician with concussion testing (baseline and/or post-injury), and maintains necessary training on concussion education, management, and care.
• Provides therapeutic home exercise program instruction.
• Administrative duties includes; answer patient calls, preparing charts (if applicable), patient paperwork, making post op calls, scheduling and coordinating patient appointments, completion of insurance, referral, disability, and FMLA forms, obtain prior authorizations.
• Document/chart clinic notes in EPIC (EMR) with minimal mistakes.
• Maintain confidentiality (HIPAA) in matters relating to patient records.
• Assists in Patient Education for chronic and acute disease.
• Participate in patient data collection for research studies (as needed).
• Clean and stock exam rooms with required supplies.
• Adheres to departmental dress code when providing on-site Athletic Training services.
• Participates in professional growth and development related to the field of sports medicine to f