Athletic Trainer - Orthopaedics (DSSI)

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$7,500 Commitment Bonus

Job summary

Duke Clinical Research Institute is seeking an Athletic Trainer for their Sports Sciences Institute in Durham, NC. This position involves direct and indirect patient care, conducting patient intakes, physical examinations, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in athletic training and NATABOC Certification. The role offers a day shift Monday through Friday, along with a $7,500 Commitment Bonus for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or equivalent required.
• NATABOC Certification is mandatory.
• Experience with musculoskeletal conditions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake for medical and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Conduct physical examinations based on patient history.
• Document evaluations within the Electronic Health Record.
• Collaborate with supervising physician on treatment plans.

Skills

Patient intake and assessment

Physical examination techniques

Collaboration with physicians

Concussion evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training

NATABOC Certification

Job description

Position Title

Athletic Trainer - Duke Sports Sciences Institute

Job Location

Duke Sports Sciences Institute (DSSI)
3475 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC

Job Summary

We are seeking an Athletic Trainer in our Duke Orthopaedics (DSSI) Clinic located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

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.
• Use current best practices for concussion evaluation and management.
• Prepare for and assist physician with minor surgical procedures, including preparation of patient treatment site.
• 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.

Job Schedule

Day Shift—Monday‑Friday with no evenings, weekends or Duke scheduled holidays.

Benefits

$7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

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