**Thank you for considering a career at** **Roper St. Francis Healthcare!** **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 **Work Shift:** Days (United States of America) ***This position rotates between the West Ashley and Summerville office locations.* This position may also provide coverage to James Island clinic and may be remote occasionally.*** **Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (7:00 AM start at West Ashley location, 7:15 AM start at Summerville location)** **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. They deliver patient care by providing expertise in injury assessment, bracing, rehabilitation and return to play/functional training, coordinating and providing direct patient education, plans of care and treatment and supports providers in scheduling and documentation. **Essential Job Functions** + Provides support to daily clinical treatment of patients. Assists physical therapist in implementing treatment plans. + Supports and provides guidance to patients with exercise programs, treatment plans, bracing and scheduling. + Manages and coordinates injury prevention programming for athletes as well as cash based, functional return to play programming. + Helps manage physician’s clinical throughput by coordinating care with outreach athletic trainers, physical therapists and other medical professionals. + Documents injury treatments and plans of care. + Maintains competency by participation in continuing education, in-services and other learning opportunities. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. **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. X Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​ Neonates (0-4 weeks) Infant (1-12 months) X Pediatrics (1-12 years) X Adolescents (13-17 years) X Adults (18-64 years) X Geriatrics (65 years and older) Not applicable to this position **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. X May have periods of constant interruptions. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Prolonged periods of working alone. ____ 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. Communications with multiple generations and multiple professions Conflict Resolution Active Listening Reads and interprets written/oral instructions. Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology. Acceptance of authority Teamwork Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: + Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans + Prescription drug coverage + Flexible spending accounts + Life insurance w/AD&D + Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible + Paid time off + Educational Assistance + And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status. **Department:** RSFPP Orthopedics - RSFPP - Specialty Care _It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ _recruitment@RSFH.com_ _._