Athletic Trainer, Acute

Lifepoint Health; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Rutherfordton is seeking an experienced Athletic Trainer to manage and rehabilitate injuries for athletes of all levels. The role involves preparing athletes for practice, evaluating and managing injuries, as well as developing conditioning programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate critical thinking skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. This position offers opportunities in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes, manages, and rehabilitates injuries to athletes.
• Prepares athletes for practice or competition.
• Evaluates and manages injuries to determine if referral is needed.
• Implements treatment and rehabilitation programs under physician supervision.
• Develops conditioning programs for athletes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Job description

02101 ATHLETIC TRAINER

Recognizes, manages, and rehabilitates injuries to professional, amateur, and recreational athletes. Provides techniques for prevention of injuries and instructs/trains on safe exercise techniques.

Reports to: Director of Rehabilitation

FLSA: Non‑exempt

Grade: T10

EEO: 03 Technicians

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

• Prepares athletes for practice or competition.
• Evaluates and manages injuries and determines whether a referral is necessary. Maintains a medical file on each athlete and acts as a liaison between the physician and the athlete.
• Implements treatment and rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a physician.
• Develops conditioning programs for injured and non‑injured athletes.

Non‑Essential Functions

• Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant company and Division policies and procedures.