Athletic Trainer – Orthopedics (Onsite) | $10k Commitment

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

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Commitment Incentive

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill is seeking a Athletic Trainer to function as a physician extender, handling prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning of athletic injuries in line with NATA guidelines.

The role includes casting and patient care, patient education on exercise programs, and coordinating tests with physicians. Requirements include ATC certification, NC licensure or eligibility within 6 months, and BLS for healthcare providers. Onsite, full-time, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• ATC certification required.
• Licensed athletic trainer in NC or license-eligible (within 6 months).
• BLS for healthcare providers required.

Responsibilities

• Casting and patient care, including splints, braces, crutches and DME; perform vital signs and educate patients on items.
• Answer patient clinical calls and complete disability paperwork.
• Educate patients on home exercise programs and therapeutic exercise; communicate with patients and staff.
• Obtain patient information, review test results and schedule, and document medical history and examinations.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill is seeking a Athletic Trainer to function as a physician extender, handling prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning of athletic injuries in line with NATA guidelines.

The role includes casting and patient care, patient education on exercise programs, and coordinating tests with physicians. Requirements include ATC certification, NC licensure or eligibility within 6 months, and BLS for healthcare providers. Onsite, full-time, 40 hours per week.