Athletic Trainer

Novant Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elective Athletic Outreach

Professional Development support

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Novant Health in Raleigh, North Carolina, seeks a dedicated Athletic Trainer to evaluate and treat athletic injuries using evidence-based methods. The role involves collaborating with healthcare teams, designing rehabilitation programs, and educating patients.

Candidates should have a 4-year degree, current AT licensure, and strong customer service skills. The position offers opportunities for professional development and promotes work-life balance with no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience preferred.
• Current AT licensure in North Carolina required.
• Ability to acquire additional state licenses as required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat athletic injuries using evidence-based methods.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Design rehabilitation programs tailored to individual needs.
• Document assessments in compliance with protocols.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Written and oral communication

Basic computer application skills

Ability to multitask

Education

4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited athletic training program

Graduate degree

Tools

NATA BOC exam

AHA BLS First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification

CSCS, PES, BFR, Dry Needling certifications

Job description

What You'll Do

• Evaluate and treat athletic injuries using evidence‑based methods.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Design and implement rehabilitation programs tailored to each individual's needs.
• Serve as a health educator, delivering preventive care advice to patients and the community.
• Document assessments and treatments in compliance with state and Novant protocols.
• Maintain a safe environment, guided by "First Do No Harm" principles.
• Provide direct patient care, including rooming patients and obtaining vital signs.
• Perform patient triage and assess symptoms.
• Work closely with providers during patient visits.
• Assess and support home exercise programs and ongoing care plans.
• Educate patients on and coordinate medical equipment needs.
• Initiate and manage referrals.
• Assist with scheduling and facilitating follow-up appointments.

Qualifications

• Education: 4‑year bachelor’s degree required; graduate from an accredited athletic training program required. Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience: 2 years preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current AT licensure in the appropriate state and ability to acquire additional state licenses as required; successfully pass NATA BOC exam required; hold or ability to hold AHA BLS First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification required; hold or ability to hold CSCS, PES, BFR, Dry Needling or similar preferred.
• Additional skills: Excellent customer service, written and oral communication, basic computer application skills, and ability to multitask.

Benefits

• Elective Athletic Outreach: Opportunities for coverage with local athletic teams.
• Professional Development: Continuing Medical Education Fund to support growth.
• Work‑Life Balance: No weekends or holidays.