Athletic Trainer - Orthopaedics/Orthopedic

UNC Health Careers; Eastwood Park (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment Incentive

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks an athletic trainer to work within the Orthopaedics department as a physician extender. The role includes casting, patient care, and education, embedded in a collaborative team of physicians, athletic trainers, nurses, and staff.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, ATC certification, and NC licensure eligibility (or license). BLS certification is also required, with a typical 40-hour work week onsite in Chapel Hill, NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
• ATC certification and NC licensure or license-eligibility.
• BLS for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Casting and patient care including splints, braces, crutches and DME; provide patient education for these items.
• Answering patient clinical phone calls and completing disability paperwork.
• Educating patients on home exercise programs and therapeutic exercise; communicate with patients and staff.
• Rooming patients, updating history, and coordinating tests and results; perform thorough exams with proper documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

This position qualifies for our Commitment Incentive program:

$10,000 paid out in six (6) installments over a three (3) year commitment period.

About the Department

The Department of Orthopedics at UNC is built upon core values that encompass clinical care, operations, teaching, research, and an unwavering commitment to our people. Nestled within our team is a group of exceptionally skilled and patient-centered individuals, comprising physicians, physician extenders, and staff. Their collective expertise equips us to address a diverse array of musculoskeletal needs within our community. Our specialized network includes experts focused on sports medicine, re-injury prevention, hand/wrist/elbow, knee & hip, foot & ankle, orthopedic oncology, pediatrics, and trauma services.

Spanning across four locations, namely UNC Orthopedics at Carolina Pointe II, UNC Orthopedics Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) on the UNC Chapel Hill campus, UNC Orthopedics-Weaver Crossing near the Chapel Hill/Durham border, and our newest addition, UNC Orthopedics at Panther Creek in Cary, our facilities are strategically positioned to serve a wider population.

Should you join our department, you'd become part of a uniquely skilled and motivated team comprising athletic trainers, nurses, medical assistants, and orthopedic cast technicians. Our exclusive cadre of orthopedic physicians and advanced practice providers is deeply dedicated to ensuring exceptional and equitable care for every patient in our communities. This environment offers an opportunity to work and grow alongside a talented team, contributing to our shared goal of delivering outstanding patient care.

Summary

This position will require that the applicant possesses the clinical evaluation and educational skills expected of an athletic trainer working in a physician extender role. The athletic trainer is responsible for the following functions regarding athletic injuries prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning as set forth by the NATA Board of certification. The athletic trainer will demonstrate proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment. The athletic trainer will carry out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the team/program/event physician. This position maywork as an embedded member in a school where clinical supervision is limited.

Responsibilities

• 1. Casting and Patient Care- Casting patients, providing splints, braces, crutches and other DME and provide patient education for these items. Staple or suture removal, preparing injections, taking vital signs and stocking and cleaning rooms.
• 2. Disability Cases- Answering patient clinical phone calls in a timely manner and completing disability paperwork.
• 3. Patient Education- Educate patients on home exercise programs and therapeutic exercise. Communicates effectively with patients and staff members.
• 4. Patient Information- Rooming and obtaining the necessary patient information to update the patient history and chart. Reviewing clinic schedules and charts to verify all of the appropriate test results or patient information related to the appointment have been received. Order appropriate x-ray, lab or other medical tests as indicated. Performance of a thorough medical history and appropriate physical examination on patients with appropriate documentation.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) certification
• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners or license eligible. If license eligible, must receive license within 6 months of hire.
• BLS for healthcare providers.

Professional Experience Requirements

• One (1) year of experience as an athletic trainer preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the use of relevant medical terminology.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: Orthopaedics - CP II

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$23.24 - $33.41 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.