Athletic Trainer- South Park

Tryon Medical Partners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tryon Medical Partners is seeking an Athletic Trainer for the South Park location to collaborate with sports medicine physicians in delivering comprehensive musculoskeletal care. You will function as a clinical extender, assisting in injury evaluation, treatment planning, rehabilitation progression, and patient education for athletes and active individuals.

The role focuses on optimizing physician efficiency, enhancing patient throughput, and improving the overall patient experience by bridging

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a CAATE-accredited athletic training program.
• BOC certification as an Athletic Trainer.
• Current NC state licensure.
• Strong knowledge of orthopedic injuries, rehabilitation principles, and sports medicine practices.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Take detailed injury histories and musculoskeletal assessments under physician direction.
• Assist physicians with orthopedic and sports medicine physical examinations.
• Translate mechanism of injury and functional demands into clinical context.
• Support diagnosis and treatment planning through case presentation and documentation.
• Develop and instruct patients on home exercise programs and injury-specific care plans.
• Fit, educate, and manage durable medical equipment, braces, splints, and taping.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Team-based clinical environment

Education

CAATE-accredited program (Bachelor’s or Master’s)

BOC Athletic Trainer Certification

Current NC state licensure

Job description

Athletic Trainer- South Park

General Job Summary

The Athletic Trainer is a licensed healthcare professional who works collaboratively with sports medicine physicians to provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care. This role functions as a clinical extender, supporting injury evaluation, treatment planning, rehabilitation progression, and patient education for athletes and physically active patients across the continuum of care.

The Athletic Trainer helpsoptimizephysician efficiency, improve patient throughput, and enhance the overall patient experience by bridging injury assessment, treatment, and recovery.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Management

• Perform detailed injury histories and musculoskeletal assessments under physician direction
• Assistphysicians with orthopedic and sports medicine physical examinations
• Translate mechanism of injury, functional demands, and symptom progression into meaningful clinical context
• Support diagnosis and treatment planning through case presentation and clinical documentation
• Develop and instruct patients on home exercise programs (HEPs) andinjury specificcare plans
• Fit, educate, and manage durable medical equipment (DME), braces, splints, and taping
• Assistwith or perform concussion screening andfollow-upper established protocols
• Monitor rehabilitation progress and communicate patient status to physicians and care teams

Clinic & Physician Support

• Act as a physician extender to improve clinic flow and efficiency
• Document patient encounters accurately andtimelyin the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Assistwith procedures and injections asappropriateand within scope
• Coordinate care with physical therapy, imaging, and other ancillary services
• Triage patient questions and messages related to musculoskeletal care

Patient Education & Engagement

• Educate patients on injury prevention, activity modification, and returntosport/work guidance
• Reinforce physician treatment plans to promote adherence and positive outcomes
• Provide clear,ageappropriate, andactivity specificeducation to patients and families‑‑specific education to patients and families

Professional Practice

• Maintain licensure, certification, and continuing education requirements
• Adhere toevidence-basedpractice standards and organizational policies
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Serve as a preceptor for athletic training students when applicable

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’sdegree from aCAATE‑accreditedathletic training program
• Board of Certification (BOC) certification as an Athletic Trainer
• CurrentNCstate licensure
• Strong knowledge of orthopedic injuries, rehabilitation principles, and sports medicine practices
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced,‑team based‑clinical environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the clinic for extended periods
• Ability toassistpatients with positioning, bracing, and therapeutic activities
• Occasional lifting, bending, and manualassistanceasrequiredfor patient care