Athletic Trainer: School-Based Clinical Care

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care System in North Carolina is seeking an athletic trainer to serve as a physician extender, performing evaluation, treatment, and reconditioning of athletic injuries. The role includes proper taping, bracing, casting, and following prescribed plans, with potential embedding in a school setting where clinical supervision is limited.

The position is full time, onsite in Chapel Hill, with a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills using medical terminology.
• AC-based knowledge of athletic training practices.

Responsibilities

• Casting and patient care: apply splints, braces, crutches and other DME; educate patients.
• Disability paperwork: handle patient calls and complete forms.
• Patient education: guide home exercise programs and therapeutic exercise.
• Patient information: collect data, review charts, order tests as indicated.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

UNC Health Care System in North Carolina is seeking an athletic trainer to serve as a physician extender, performing evaluation, treatment, and reconditioning of athletic injuries. The role includes proper taping, bracing, casting, and following prescribed plans, with potential embedding in a school setting where clinical supervision is limited.

The position is full time, onsite in Chapel Hill, with a 40-hour work week.