Athletic Trainer- South Park

Tryon Med; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tryon Med in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an Athletic Trainer to work with sports medicine physicians, provide musculoskeletal care, and support injury evaluation, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and education for athletes and active patients.

The role functions as a clinical extender, improving physician efficiency and patient throughput while bridging injury assessment, treatment, and recovery across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from CAATE‑accredited athletic training program.
• Board of Certification (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.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team based clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed injury histories and musculoskeletal assessments under physician direction.
• Assist physicians with orthopedic and sports medicine physical examinations.
• Translate mechanism of injury, functional demands, and symptom progression into clinical context.
• Support diagnosis and treatment planning through case presentation and documentation.
• Develop and instruct patients on home exercise programs (HEPs) and injury-specific care plans.
• Triage patient questions and messages related to musculoskeletal care.
• Educate patients on injury prevention, activity modification, and return-to-sport/work guidance.
• Reinforce physician treatment plans to promote adherence and outcomes.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from CAATE‑accredited athletic training program

BOC certification as Athletic Trainer

Current NC state licensure

Job description

Athletic Trainer- South Park

GeneralJob 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 helps optimizephysician 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 afast 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