Athletic Trainer: Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Expert

Novant Health; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide specialized orthopedic and sports medicine care in a physician-supervised environment. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality healthcare to physically active individuals, with outreach and education to promote health in the community.

Responsibilities include patient evaluation, rehabilitation, and education; assisting in clinic and OR; and coordinating testing, referrals, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree; accredited athletic training program graduate; graduate degree preferred.
• Experience: minimum two years preferred; refer to NH-HR-3096 policy.
• Licensure/Certification: current Athletic Trainer licensure in appropriate state; pass BOC exam; hold or able to hold AHA BLS First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification.
• Additional Skills (required): AHA BLS First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification.
• Additional Skills (preferred): CSCS, PES, BFR, Dry Needling or similar certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide orthopedic and sports medicine patient care, including evaluations, rehab, and education.
• Room patients, obtain histories and vitals, perform musculoskeletal assessments, assist with treatment planning.
• Assist physicians in clinic and OR, including first-assisting with orthopedic procedures.
• Apply casts, splints, braces, orthotics, and educate patients on use.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing, referrals, follow-up care, and maintain docs.
• Support sports medicine outreach, injury prevention programs, event coverage, and community wellness.
• Help maintain supplies, support quality improvement, and contribute to team-based patient experience.

Skills

AHA BLS First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

CSCS

PES

BFR

Dry Needling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

Graduate Degree (preferred)

Job description

Novant Health is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide specialized orthopedic and sports medicine care in a physician-supervised environment. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality healthcare to physically active individuals, with outreach and education to promote health in the community.

Responsibilities include patient evaluation, rehabilitation, and education; assisting in clinic and OR; and coordinating testing, referrals, and documentation.