Athletic Trainer- Orthopaedics-Apex

Duke; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional multi-specialty physician practice is seeking an Athletic Trainer to join their team in Apex, NC. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care, including rooming patients, documenting histories, and performing various clerical duties. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in athletic training and NATABOC Certification. The practice emphasizes a nurturing work atmosphere and offers competitive compensation along with a $7,500 commitment bonus. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to patient care and professional development, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the community.

Benefits

Commitment Bonus

Competitive Compensation

Nurturing Work Atmosphere

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or equivalent required.
• NATABOC Certification is mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, including rooming patients and documenting histories.
• Perform clerical duties like obtaining test results and verifying insurance.
• Maintain a safe work environment and fulfill EOC responsibilities.

Skills

Patient Care

Clerical Duties

Emergency Response

Communication Skills

Physical Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training

Tools

Medical Supplies

Electronic Health Records

Job description

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Date: Mar 19, 2025

Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.

Duke Orthopaedics of Apex- 1545 Orchard Villas Ave, Ste 100, Apex, NC 27502

$7,500 Commitment Bonus Eligible | Paid out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments (6 months and 12 months).

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide direct and indirect care to patients at Duke Orthopaedic Clinic located in Apex, NC

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care Responsibilities: rooming patients, collecting histories, documenting 1st pass HPI, charting, answering phone calls, completing forms, teaching HEP & walking with crutches.
• Clerical Duties: prepping clinics, obtaining test results, updating charts, verifying insurance, obtaining authorizations, coordinating referrals and appointments.
• Fulfills EOC Responsibilities: cleaning exam rooms, ordering and stocking supplies, restocking exam rooms, cleaning exam tables, maintaining a safe work environment by checking for expired supplies and medications, emptying sharps containers.
• Organizational Duties: promoting patient rights, responding to emergency codes, following HR, Compliance, and Joint Commission policies.
• Responsibilities that vary according to state law, which include autoclaving, checking vital signs, suture removal, dressing changes, entering orders based on physician protocols, biohazard waste, applying DME to a patient.
• As assigned by clinic leadership, develop the ability to remove casts, apply basic splints and casts to the upper and lower extremity. Accurately fit all DME products used in the clinic.
• Certain athletic trainers will be assigned the responsibilities to evaluate patients during their first post-operative visit. A physician or APP must also be present in clinic to provide support to the ATC if needed. The note generated by the ATC will be co-signed by the MD or APP.
• 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.

Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.

Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.