Athletic Trainer, Certified

UNC REX Healthcare; Carolina Village (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Carolina Village is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to provide sports medicine services for the prevention and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. This full-time role will involve onsite care, documentation, and managing the health of student-athletes, requiring a Bachelor's degree, BOC certification, and BLS certification. The position offers a hybrid work assignment and a variable schedule, making it suitable for individuals seeking a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Must be BOC certified and possess state athletic training licensure.
• NPI Number Required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provides onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses.
• Documents all patient encounters in the electronic medical record.
• Administers medical care for assigned student-athletes.

Skills

Patient care management

Injury rehabilitation

Communication with healthcare professionals

Wellness promotion

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

BOC certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:
The Certified Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing sports medicine services for the prevention and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. This position will perform both outreach and periodic clinical duties for the sports medicine program including, but not limited to, provision of athletic health care services to assigned schools, evaluation, diagnosis, management, treatment, rehabilitation and intervention of injuries and illness, tracking and reporting of athletic injuries as well as performing clinical duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation.

• Assesses risk of injury, performs ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self‑care implementation and overall wellness promotion.

• Documents all patient encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Coordinates and implements injury prevention programs and customizes preventative strategies and programs for each patient.

• Minimizes risk of injury through awareness, education and prevention strategies.

• Provides accommodation recommendations related to sport for student athletes with restrictions or limitations.

• Communicates with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.

• Administers medical care for assigned student‑athletes per the sports medicine standard operating procedures.

• Performs administrative and other duties assigned by supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• Work is medium demand. Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects. Medium strength is required to position patients for examination. May assist patients as needed, helping them on and off the exam table. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Must be BOC certified and possess state athletic training licensure, certification or registration (Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) certification). NPI Number Required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Sports Medicine

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Hybrid

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: ERIDGEXING

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.