Athletic Trainer

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive campus discounts

Health and retirement plans

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC seeks an Athletic Trainer to support Orthopaedics - Sports Medicine, primarily serving campus recreation and club sports.

Responsibilities include injury assessment, treatment, and referral, plus emergency action plan execution and teaching of residents and medical students. You may also participate in related research.

Qualifications

• Experience in Athletic Training.
• North Carolina Athletic Training License.
• Professional CPR certification.
• Ability to develop and prepare emergency action plans.
• Athletic Trainer is bound by the Athletic Trainer Licensure Act (G.S. 90-525,528).

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services for all students, primarily with campus recreation and club sports.
• Assess injuries, provide treatment, and refer when needed.
• Collaborate with head athletic trainer on field coverage for high-risk sports.
• Be trained in emergency care and respond per emergency action plans.
• Participate in teaching activities in the Department of Orthopaedics and in clinical instruction of residents and medical students.
• Contribute to research activities within the Sports Medicine Program.

Skills

Athletic Training Experience

CPR certification

Emergency action planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Master's degree

Job description

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, theUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks asone of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range ofprofessional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoyexclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees acomprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

This position is a primary staff position in Orthopaedics- Sports Medicine. The Athletic Trainer is expected to assist with providing athletic training services for all students but will primarily work with campus recreation and provide coverage and care to club sports. This position will be responsible for assessment of injuries and proper treatment and referral. This position will also work with the head athletic trainer for sport clubs and campus recreation on deciding on field coverage for high-risk sports.
The Athletic Trainer will need to be trained in emergency care and be able to respond and make decisions following emergency action plans. The Athletic Trainer will participate actively in the teaching activities in the Department of Orthopaedics. In addition, the Athletic Trainer will participate in the clinical instruction of the many health care professionals-in-training, Residents and medical students on the Sports Medicine Service and other allied health student that are involved in affiliations with the Sports Medicine Program. Where appropriate, they will participate in the research activities carried out by the Sports Medicine Program.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master's or Bachelor's and 0-2 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Experience in Athletic Training.
• North Carolina Athletic Training License.
• Professional CPR certification.
• Ability to develop and prepare emergency action plans.
• Athletic Trainer is bound by the Athletic Trainer Licensure Act (G.S. 90-525,528).

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Master's Degree.
• Three years of experience as an Athletic Trainer at the Division IA college level.
• Additional certifications and skills are desirable in soft tissue modalities, dry needling, instrument assisted mobilization, and/or blood flow restriction.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Special Instructions

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.