Athletic Trainer (Part Time)- Orthopaedics

Duke; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Part-Time Athletic Trainer to provide quality care at the Duke Orthopaedic Clinic in Apex, NC. This role includes patient care, clerical duties, and compliance responsibilities, crucial for maintaining clinic operations. A commitment bonus of $7,500 is offered for qualifying candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from CAATE accredited program required.
• NATABOC Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care tasks including rooming patients and documenting histories.
• Perform clerical duties such as prepping clinics and obtaining test results.
• Fulfill cleaning and organizational responsibilities in compliance with policies.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Clerical Duties

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training

NATABOC Certification

Job description

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Athletic Trainer (Part Time)- Orthopaedics

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 257834

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Apex, NC, US, 27502

Date: May 22, 2025

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

$7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

ATHLETIC TRAINER

JOB LOCATION:

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

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking anAthletic Trainerto provide direct and indirect care to patients atDuke Orthopaedic Cliniclocated inApex, NC

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care Responsibilities- rooming patients, collecting histories, document 1st pass HPI, charting, answering phone calls, completing forms, teach 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 and restocking exam rooms, cleaning exam tables, maintain safe work environment by checking for expired supplies, 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 cast, apply basic splints and cast 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

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