Athletic Trainer, Certified - $5,000 Signing Bonus!

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a certified athletic trainer to provide onsite care, evaluation and rehabilitation of sports injuries for student-athletes. The role includes documentation in the EMR and collaboration with physicians and coaching staff.

Responsibilities include injury prevention, risk assessment, and coordination of prevention programs. Requires BOC certification, state licensure, BLS, and an NPI number, with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• BOC certification and state athletic training licensure/registration (ATC). NPI number required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides onsite care and management of sports injuries including prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation.
• Assesses risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation and overall wellness promotion.
• Documents all patient encounters in the EMR.
• Coordinates and implement injury prevention programs and customize preventative strategies for each patient.
• Minimizes risk of injury through awareness, education and prevention strategies.
• Provides accommodation recommendations for student athletes with restrictions.
• Communicates with physicians and coaching staff regarding injury status.
• Administers medical care for student-athletes per SOPs.
• Performs administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Athletic training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EMR

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Responsibilities And Scope

• Provides onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation.
• Assesses risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation and overall wellness promotion.
• Documents all patient encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Coordinates and implement injury prevention programs and customize 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

Required

• 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