Athletic Trainer - Medical Weight Management, Floyd

140 Floyd Healthcare Management, Inc; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance Program

Employer retirement match

Job summary

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center’s Weight Management Clinic seeks an Athletic Trainer to provide on-site medical support and patient education. The role supports a multidisciplinary team focused on weight loss and wellness, with a pathway to rehabilitation and safe return to activity.

Required are a high school diploma or GED and NATA BOC certification with licensure; the position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with comprehensive benefits and potential for incentive-based pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute required.
• NATA BOC Certification required for licensure.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site medical support for clinic patients.
• Refer individuals to appropriate specialists when needed.
• Educate patients on injury prevention, anatomy, body mechanics and rehab.
• Progress athletes through rehabilitation protocols and return to activity.

Skills

Athletic Trainer

Patient education

Rehabilitation

Education

High school diploma

NATA BOC certification

Job description

Department: 36808 Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center - Medical Weight Management

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Mon - Fri No weekends No holidays

Pay Range: $26.55 - $39.85

Atrium Health Floyd Weight Management Clinic offers a collaborative, patient-centered approach to healthy weight loss and long-term wellness. As part of a multidisciplinary team, athletic trainers work alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to support patients through individualized exercise, lifestyle, and behavior-change programs designed to improve overall health and quality of life. The clinic provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping patients achieve sustainable wellness goals. The Athletic Trainer provides on-site medical support for clinic patients. When necessary, he/she refers individuals to the appropriate specialist or General Practitioner. The Athletic Trainer provides patient education regarding injury prevention, anatomy, body mechanics, and rehabilitation. The primary mission of the Athletic Trainer is to progress athletes through rehabilitation protocols and return them functionally to a state comparable to pre-injury.

A. Education

• 1. High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute required
• 2. Completion of an accredited curriculum established by the National Association of Athletic Trainers (NATA) Board of Certification required

B. Experience

• 1. Knowledge of the Athletic Training profession as normally acquired through academic experience, clinical affiliations, and/or previous work experience in the field

C. Licensure / Certification

• 1. Licensed as an Athletic Trainer NATA Board of Certification/applicable state Athletic Trainers Associations

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward.

Starting with You

Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care.