Athletic Trainer and Sports Performance Specialist – Charleston Battery

Job Description Summary

The Certified Athletic Trainer (AT II) and Sports Performance Specialist reports to the assigned Sports Medicine leader and will be assigned to the Charleston Battery. The AT will serve in a dual role including Athletic Trainer and Sports Performance related responsibilities necessary for a professional soccer team. AT responsibilities include providing community-based point of service for sports related prevention care coverage and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries and sports related ailments within a defined environment for professional athletes under the general supervision of the physician physical therapist physician assistant and or nurse practitioner. Sports Performance responsibilities include Sports Science Strength & Conditioning and Functional Assessments and Training as outlined by the coaching staff Charleston Battery and MUSC Health Sports Medicine leadership. Job includes local and travel responsibilities weekday and weekend schedules including practice and game coverage and pre- and post- event preparations and treatments. Offseason responsibilities include designing and managing rehabilitation and offseason training for players as well as cross coverage as needed for other MUSC Health affiliated teams.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000272 CHS - Athletic Trainers

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Responsibilities :

30% - Sports Performance ATC II responsibilities plus additional responsibilities as assigned.

Success Criteria :

Designing and implementing a sports performance program Assessing the progress and outcomes of the sports performance program on a monthly basis and provide reports to leadership Performing pre and post season functional assessments for all players as well as mid-season assessments as necessary or requested. Manage all Sports Science aspects for the assigned team and provides coaching and sports medicine team daily reports Work with medical team and coaching staff for functional and reintegration training for players recovering from injury

10% - Health and Wellness

Assists in organizing 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 Monitors outcomes of the program.

15% - Attends assigned athletic events

Is punctual and professional in attire and behavior 100% of the time. Provides acute evaluation of sports-related injuries. Monitors 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 teams coaches and athletes. Acts as liaison between physician / physical therapist and coaching staff / team leadership. Communicates playing status of the athlete to MD PT and coach on a regular basis.

15% - Communication

Responds to electronic communication and meeting requests in a timely manner For injured athletes - sends information including patient history and MOI to the appropriate healthcare provider Consistently provides all required fitness sport science and medical reports to medical team and coaching staff Consistently manages schedule and ATC Calendar

15% - Assessment and Documentation

Selects and performs appropriate assessment procedures based on accepted practice standards. Assessment of general medical sports related conditions injuries and fitness to play. Refers to appropriate professionals to include orthopedic surgeon primary care physician physical therapist and other medical specialists. Documentation for referred athletes is completed on day of injury / referral in the ATC referral database / documentation system Documentation for non-referred athletes is completed on day of injury and updated regularly in ATC referral database / documentation system Accurately documents results such as special tests range of motion strength reflexes palpation visual appearance diagnosis treatment plan and playing status

15% - Treatment and Plan of Care

Is proficient with taping bracing padding for treatment of acute injuries and injury prevention. Proficient with on-field acute medical care management. Safely and appropriately administers manual treatments and modalities Is knowledgeable 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

Ability to perform job functions while standing (C) Ability to perform job functions while sitting (C) Ability to perform job functions while walking (C). Ability to climb stairs(I) Ability to work indoors(C) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes(I) Ability to work from elevated areas(F) Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces (F) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions(I) Ability to bend at the waist (C) Ability to twist at the waist(F) Ability to squat and perform job functions(F) Ability to perform pinching operations(F) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands(C) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands(C) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands(C) Ability to reach overhead(F) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders(C) Ability to fully use both legs(C) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination(F) Ability to reach in all directions(C) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted(I) Ability to lift / lower objects 50 lbs. from / to floor from / to 36 inches unassisted(I) Ability to lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs(I) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (F) Examples include : #1 : To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds assistance will be required from another healthcare worker #2. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. #3. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain vision 20 / 40 corrected(C) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (C)Ability to match or discriminate between colors(C) Ability to determine distance / relationship between objects; depth perception(C) Good peripheral vision capabilities(C) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction(C) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements(C) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations(C)Ability to work rotating shifts(F)Ability to work overtime as required(F) Ability to work in a latex safe environment.(C)

• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (C)
• (Selected Positons)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (C)
• (Selected Positons
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required. (Selected Positions)

Additional Job Description

Graduate of an accredited college with a BS / BA. (Masters degree in Athletic Training preferred). Certification by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC). Licensed (or eligible for licensure) as an Athletic Trainer in South Carolina by the LLR. Sports Performance credentials including CSCS PES or other related credentialing. Must be able to adjust communication both verbal and non-verbal to interact appropriately and effectively with a wide variety athletes coaches and medical professionals.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and / or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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Key Skills

Arabic Speaking,Access Control System,B2C,Account Management,Legal Operations,Broadcast

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1