Athletic Trainer- Orthopaedics

Duke Careers; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment Bonus

Job summary

Duke Orthopaedics of Raleigh is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide direct and indirect care to patients at the Duke Orthopaedic Clinic located in Raleigh, NC.

Responsibilities include patient intake, physical examinations, and documentation in the EHR with collaboration from a supervising physician to develop a care plan; travel to Apex clinic once weekly is required. Duke Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training from a CAATE-accredited program.
• NATABOC Certification required.
• Must be able to travel to Apex clinic 1x per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake and assess musculoskeletal conditions.
• Conduct physical examinations including ROM, strength, and functional testing.
• Order and follow up on diagnostic tests as directed by supervising physician.
• Document evaluations and treatments in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Collaborate with supervising physician to develop and implement care plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or HCA.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Documentation in EHR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training

NATABOC Certification

Tools

CAATE accredited program

Job description

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Date: Aug 6, 2026

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

$7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

Athletic Trainer - Duke Orthopaedics of Raleigh

Job Location:

3480 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking anAthletic Trainerto provide direct and indirect care to patients atDuke Orthopaedic Cliniclocated inRaleigh, NC

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform appropriate patient intake for a variety of medical and musculoskeletal conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, thorough history of condition or injury, chief complaint, assessment of pain level, completion and / or review of past medical history, family history social history and medication reconciliation.
• Perform appropriate physical examination per patient history and chief complaint. This includes but is not limited to palpation of the affected area and unaffected area, range of motion testing, strength testing / manual muscle testing / dynamic muscle testing, myotome/dermatome testing, ligamentous stress testing, or functional testing.
• At direction of supervising physician, perform appropriate point of care testing and order appropriate diagnostic testing or follow-up care.
• Document all aspects of evaluation, testing appropriately within the Electronic Health Record.
• Collaborate with supervising physician to develop an appropriate plan of care for treatment/interventions.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager or HCA

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or equivalent from a CAATE accredited program required
• NATABOC Certification (National Athletic Trainers Association-Board of Certification) is required
• Must be able to travel to Apex clinic 1x per week.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.