Athletic Trainer - Medical Weight Management, Floyd

Hugh Chatham Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center’s Weight Management Clinic is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide on-site medical support for patients, assist in rehabilitation, and support multidisciplinary care teams. You will collaborate with physicians, dietitians, and other professionals to promote healthy weight management and sustained wellness.

The role emphasizes education on injury prevention and rehabilitation, with a focus on returning athletes to functional activity and long-term health

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• NATA-BOC certification required.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer per NATA BOC and state associations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Athletic Training

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or GED

NATA-BOC certification

State licensure

Job description

Department

36808 Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center - Medical Weight Management

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.

The Qualified Candidate Will Possess The Following

• Education
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute required
• Completion of an accredited curriculum established by the National Association of Athletic Trainers (NATA) Board of Certification required
• Experience
• Knowledge of the Athletic Training profession as normally acquired through academic experience, clinical affiliations, and/or previous work experience in the field
• Licensure/Certification
• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer NATA Board of Certification/applicable state Athletic Trainers Associations

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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.)

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.