Job Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary
To provide direct patient care and patient education for fitting, measuring and dispensing of custom fabricated, prefabricated, off-the-shelf orthotic devices and other DME equipment and supplies. Participates in 24/7 on-call coverage.

Accountabilities

Performs appropriate initial athletic training assessments and re-assessments and designs a plan of care.

- Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnosis / conditions seen in the profession of athletic training

- Selects, performs and interprets the results of ATC examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems

-Accurately performs and interprets standardized assessments as determined by appropriateness of athlete

- Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the ATC treatment regimen as well as the overall interdisciplinary plan of care (such as cognitive deficits, family situation, etc.)

- Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the initial assessment

- Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the athlete's age, educational level, cultural background

- Designs the plan for intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services the athlete is receiving (such as MD visits, MRI, etc.)
- Revises the treatment plan as appropriate
Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan

- Demonstrates good working knowledge of various athletic training techniques, flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these athletic training techniques

- Interacts regularly with others involved in the athlete's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care

- Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the athletes, others in the athletic training room and himself/herself

- Reassesses athlete's status in response to treatment and goals achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatment as indicated by the treatment plan

- Provides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other Prisma Health/community resources (such as MD, MRI, etc.)

- Provides any written instruction for home exercises or care as indicated

- Teaches, counsels and communicates with athletes, their families, coaches and others to achieve the desired outcomes

- Interacts with athletes, coaches, families and colleagues to enlist their informed cooperation in establishing programs to insure the safe return to play of that athlete

- Supports and provides educational material to athletes, coaches, parents, community at large on injury management and prevention
- Participates in follow-up care once the athlete is ready to return to play
Complies with departmental policies for documentation

- Monthly report of all student/community athletes / staff sent to MD, follow-up services ordered and where the service was performed

- Monthly report on services provided at the high school

- Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment and discharge in the treatment log in a timely manner

- Daily treatment records are noted in the daily log and are clear and professional in their terminology
-Athlete's assessment notes are succinct and contain information regarding progress to date and focus on further treatments
Productivity

- Calls MD, MD medical assistants, parents, coaches, coordinator of Sports Medicine, Radiology (Prisma Health, Patewood, Allen Bennett) to ensure ambulatory services are performed through Prisma Health as much as possible (such as MRI, CT scan, surgeries admission, etc.)

Assists with additional coverage when schedule permits

- Shadows a Sports Medicine MD and his medical assistant at least 4 hours per week in summer. (Log of hours presented to coordinator at monthly staff meetings)

- Volunteer for community events as identified by Prisma Health Community Relations/Marketing and Coordinator of Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Services. (Log of events participated in presented at annual review. If not presented then, no credit on the events will be given.)

- Presenter at local / state / regional level on Athletic Training Topics. Coordinates a local / state / regional program on Athletic Training Topics

- Participates in sessions with Mobile Care / Greenville County and other local EMT / Emergency Services for coordination of care of injured athlete
- Coordinates / arranges sessions with Mobile Care / Greenvile County and other local EMT / Emergency Services for coordination of care of injured athlete
Provides supervision to Student Athletic Trainers and/or Intern Athletic Trainers

- Exercises sound judgment in delegating tasks to Student Athletic Trainers and/or Intern Athletic Trainers

- Provides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial manner

- Completes an orientation to thehigh school facilities for the student/intern
- Coordinates with appropriate people for an effective learning experience
Hospital, Department and Team Responsibilities

- Works with community relations and Marketing Department of Prisma Health

- Attends staff meetings and mandatory meetings as scheduled

- Completes mandatory computer based training annually and in a timely manner

- Completes PPD testing procedures by the end of the employee's birth month

- Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner

- Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies (Saturday morning Bump and Bruise Clinic)

- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, safety standards, environmental and infection control standards

- Completes projects in a reasonably established amount of time

- Time sheets to be turned in every Monday by 9:00 a.m. to Coordinator of Sports Medicine
- Coordinates with other school personnel and parents / guardians to get HIPPA Consent and Consent to Treat signed and back in a timely manner
Functions as a mentor for new staff members

- Orients new staff to Saturday morning Bump and Bruise Clinic
- Serves as a consultant for new staff

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training or Physical Education w/ Athletic Training emphasis

0 years of experience

In Lieu Of

In lieu of the education and/or experience requirements indicated above, candidates hired prior to July 1, 2022 may qualify with a Bachelors Degree and 0 years of experience. Any candidates hired between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 may qualify with a Bachelors degree and 1 year of applicable experience. After July 1, 2023 candidates may qualify with a Bachelors Degree and 2 years of applicable experience, if a Masters Degree has not been obtained

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

South Carolina DRIVERS LICENSE (Lawson Code LSCD)
Licensed Athletic Trainer in the State of South Carolina (must be obtained within 45 days of hire) (Lawson Code LATR)
NATA Athletic Trainer Certification (National Athletic Training Association) (Lawson Code CCAT)

Other Required Skills and Experience

Requires a high level of physical activity and endurance as well as emotional stability. Constant movement and frequent heavy lifting are required.

Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Location
Equipped For Life

Facility
4003 Equipped For Life

Department
40037402 Orthotics

Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

Application currently closed

This job was posted on Mon Sep 05 2022 and expired on Mon Sep 05 2022.

Minimum $9K /yr

$43K /yr Average

Maximum $629K /yr

Tasks

Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.

Design, plan, organize, or direct orientation and training programs for employees or customers.

Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.

Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.

Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.

Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness.

Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.

Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, or handouts.

Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.

Keep up with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books, or magazine articles.

Negotiate contracts with clients including desired training outcomes, fees, or expenses.

Attend meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status.

Monitor training costs and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures.

Select and assign instructors to conduct training.

Schedule classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment, or instructors.

Supervise, evaluate, or refer instructors to skill development classes.

Devise programs to develop executive potential among employees in lower-level positions.

Coordinate recruitment and placement of training program participants.

Develop or implement training programs related to efficiency, recycling, or other issues with environmental impacts.

Refer trainees to employer relations representatives, to locations offering job placement assistance, or to appropriate social services agencies if warranted.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.