Athletic Trainer

Job Responsibilities

• Attends assigned athletic events
• Is punctual and professional in attire and behavior 100% of the time.
• Provides acute evaluation of sports related injuries.
• Maintains exacerbation of chronic conditions requiring medical attention.
• Utilizes professional judgment to triage patients to appropriate level of care.
• Actively refers potential patients to MUSC services.
• Works collaboratively with the team’s coaches and athletes.
• Acts as liaison between physician/physical therapist and team coach.
• Communicates playing status of the athlete to MD, PT, and coach on a regular basis.
• Responds to electronic communication and meeting requests in a timely manner.
• Sends information including patient history and MOI to the appropriate healthcare provider for referred athletes.
• Regularly updates success factors throughout the year.
• Consistently manages schedule and ATC Calendar.

Assessment and Documentation

• Selects and performs appropriate assessment procedures based on accepted practice standards.
• Assesses general medical sports related conditions, injuries, and fitness to play.
• Refers to appropriate professionals including orthopedic surgeon, primary care physician, physical therapist, and psychologist.
• Documents referred athletes on day of injury/referral in the ATC referral database/documentation system.
• Documents non-referred athletes on day of injury and updates regularly in ATC referral database/documentation system.
• Accurately documents results such as range of motion, strength, reflexes, palpation, visual appearance, diagnosis, treatment plan, and playing status.

Treatment and Plan of Care

• Proficient with taping, bracing, padding for treatment of acute injuries and injury prevention.
• Proficient with wound care on the field for acute sports injuries.
• Safely and appropriately administers modalities such as ultrasound, electric stimulation, heat, ice, etc.
• Knows about prophylactic bracing and sports related durable medical equipment.
• Develops a patient-specific rehabilitation program designed to restore function after injury, aid in injury prevention, and enhance athletic performance.
• Appropriately refers patients to MUSC Sports Medicine services.
• Coordinates return to play care and maintenance program with treating physician and PT.

Health and Wellness

• Organizes and pre-participation physical screening/assessments.
• Maintains documentation for PPEs.
• Identifies concerns and refers to the appropriate health care provider.
• Establishes a program to monitor athletes’ health status throughout the year.
• Develops and Implements Sports Performance and Conditioning Program.
• Successfully implements Injury Prevention program for multiple sports.
• Monitors outcomes of the program.