Athletic Trainer - UNC Ortho & Sports Med at Lenoir

UNC Health Care; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing community health. As a Certified Athletic Trainer, you'll support the UNC Health Lenoir Sports Medicine Program, ensuring athletes receive top-notch care. With a focus on injury prevention and treatment, you'll engage in community outreach, educate patients, and collaborate with healthcare professionals. This dynamic role offers a unique schedule to accommodate athletic activities, making it perfect for those passionate about sports medicine. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of athletes and the community.

Qualifications

• One year of athletic trainer experience preferred.
• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), licensed or license-eligible in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Support local high school athletic programs and perform injury screenings.
• Educate patients on home and therapeutic exercises.
• Obtain and update patient histories and perform thorough physical examinations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline

Job description

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Summary:

This Certified Athletic Trainer position supports the UNC Health Lenoir Sports Medicine Program and UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Lenoir outpatient clinic. The athletic trainer has an atypical work schedule, as the position must be available on a scheduled basis for varsity and junior varsity athletic activities, including in-school training, after-school practices, home games, responding to injuries and illnesses, and assisting in educational seminars. The position requires clinical evaluation and educational skills consistent with an athletic trainer working as a physician extender. Responsibilities include injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning as per NATA standards. The athletic trainer will demonstrate proper taping, strapping, bracing, fitting athletic equipment, and will carry out treatments under physician supervision. Assistance to orthopedic providers at UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Lenoir for educational and experiential purposes is also expected.

Responsibilities:

1. Community Outreach: Support local high school athletic programs, perform injury screenings, on-field treatments, triaging injuries under physician supervision, provide preventative care, and communicate effectively with coaches, athletic directors, school nurses, and staff.
2. Casting and Patient Care: Cast patients, provide splints, braces, crutches, and other DME, educate patients on their use, perform staple or suture removal, prepare injections, take vital signs, and maintain the clinic environment.
3. Disability Cases: Handle patient clinical calls promptly and complete disability paperwork.
4. Patient Education: Educate patients on home and therapeutic exercises, ensuring effective communication with patients and staff.
5. Patient Information: Obtain and update patient histories, review schedules and test results, order necessary tests, and perform thorough physical examinations with proper documentation.

Other Information:

Education: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline.

Licensure/Certification: Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), licensed or license-eligible in North Carolina, BLS certification.

Experience: One year of athletic trainer experience preferred.

Skills: Excellent communication skills, including medical terminology.

Job Details:

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Physicians Network

Organization Unit: UNC Ortho & Sports Med at Lenoir

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours: 8 per week

Salary Range: $23.01 - $33.07/hr, based on experience and internal equity

Work Location: Onsite, US:NC:Kinston

Work Schedule: Variable

Exempt from Overtime: No

This position is employed by NC Health, a private subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. It is not a State position.

Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available; contact [e-mail] for assistance.