Athletic Trainer - Atrium Health Special Events PRN

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Athletic Trainer to join their dynamic team in Charlotte, NC. This role involves evaluating and rehabilitating athletes, ensuring their safety and success in sports. You will collaborate with coaches and medical teams to develop tailored training programs and provide on-site coverage at sporting events. If you have a passion for sports medicine and want to make a difference in the lives of student-athletes, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions impactful.

Qualifications

• Evaluates and administers athletic training programs to restore function.
• Communicates athlete's evaluation and progress to medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements rehabilitation programs for athletes.
• Documents evaluations, treatment notes, and discharge plans.

Skills

Athletic Training

Rehabilitation

Communication

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

Job description

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Overview

Atrium Health is proud to serve as The Health Care Provider of more than 100 schools, offering expert Team Doctors and Athletic Trainers for schools in the Carolinas.

Overview

Atrium Health is proud to serve as The Health Care Provider of more than 100 schools, offering expert Team Doctors and Athletic Trainers for schools in the Carolinas.

Our mission is to keep student-athletes and our communities healthy, safe and injury-free. For student-athletes in the Carolinas, Athletic Trainers have served a crucial function in their safety and success for decades. They work closely with coaches, parents and medical teams to prevent injuries and provide care daily.

Get to know a few members of our team: https://atriumhealth.org/dailydose/2025/02/25/behind-the-team-celebrating-the-athletic-trainers

Learn more about why Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute is the region’s leader in orthopedics and sports medicine care: https://atriumhealth.org/campaigns/orthopedics/sports-medicine.

Job Summary

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of athletic training. Plans and conducts athletic training programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help athletes reach their maximum level of independence. Performs supervisory duties.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates athletes and sports related injuries, designs and implements athletic training for rehabilitation and reconditioning, establishes a care plan to include necessary activities and athlete education as warranted by the athlete's diagnosis and condition.
• Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician, athlete, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.
• Communicates athlete's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff and coordinates athlete's schedule, treatment programs, discharge planning, and recommends solutions to athlete care problems.
• Documents evaluations, tests, progress reports, daily treatment notes, attendance, records, athlete/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and changes as needed.
• Applies strapping, bandaging, or bracing designed to prevent or protect athletes from injury and identifies need for and utilizes appropriate assistive devices.
• Assists with orienting new staff, students and volunteers, and provides cross-coverage as needed throughout Carolina Healthcare System facilities and provide on-site athletic training coverage at sporting events.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication with athletes, staff, family, visitors, etc. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and normal language/cognitive skills. Must be able to push athletes in a wheelchair or stretchers. Lifting of athletes, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds occasionally, and up to 100 pounds rarely. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Must be able to transfer athletes. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to athletes/caregivers. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

Education, Experience And Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from an accredited Athletic Training education program required. Successful completion of the Certification Examination through the National Council for Athletic training required. Licensed in NC or SC as an Athletic Trainer. BLS required per policy guidelines.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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