Athletic Trainer, Acute

Memorial Physician Practices; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Financial protection and paid time off

Higher education and certification tuition assistance

Wellness programs and free gym memberships

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is seeking a full-time Athletic Trainer to provide sports medicine services and enhance community health. In this role, you'll manage athletic injuries and promote wellness among student athletes.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree and BOC certification. Comprehensive benefits, including medical, financial protection, and professional development opportunities, are offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess BOC certification and be eligible for state athletic training licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide sports medicine services including diagnosis and rehabilitation of injuries.
• Set up referrals for further evaluation and imaging of student athletes.
• Implement injury prevention strategies and wellness promotion.
• Document patient encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Skills

BOC certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Injury prevention strategies

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Facility: Rutherford Regional Health System

Title: ATHLETIC TRAINER

Job Type: Full‑Time

Your experience matters!

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As an Athletic Trainer joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Responsibilities

The Certified Athletic trainer is responsible for providing sports medicine services for the prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. This position is an outreach position providing coverage to a secondary school. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Providing onsite care for the diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Set up referrals of student athletes to appropriate physicians for further evaluation and imaging.
• Implement injury prevention strategies through education, postural and ergonomic coaching, and promoting overall wellness.
• Ensure effective communication with Physicians and coaches regarding the injury status and/or limitations of student athletes.
• Document patient encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Perform administrative and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Must be BOC certified and be eligible to possess state athletic training licensure/registration (Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) certification). NPI Number Required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

EEOC Statement

Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.