Athletic Trainer - UNC Ortho & Sports Med at Lenoir

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

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking an Athletic Trainer at UNC Ortho & Sports Med in Kinston, NC. The role involves injury prevention, patient care, and education, requiring strong communication skills and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This full-time position offers an hourly wage ranging from $23.01 to $33.07, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners.
• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) certification.
• BLS for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Casting patients and providing splints, braces, and crutches.
• Educate patients on home exercise programs and therapeutic exercise.
• Review patient information and update history and chart.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline

Job description

Athletic Trainer - UNC Ortho & Sports Med at Lenoir

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Description

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

Summary

This position will require that the applicant possesses the clinical evaluation and educational skills expected of an athletic trainer working in a physician extender role. The athletic trainer is responsible for the following functions regarding athletic injuries prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning as set forth by the NATA Board of certification. The athletic trainer will demonstrate proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment. The athletic trainer will carry out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the team/program/event physician. This position may work as an embedded member in a school where clinical supervision is limited.

Responsibilities

• Casting and Patient Care- Casting patients, providing splints, braces, crutches and other DME and provide patient education for these items. Staple or suture removal, preparing injections, taking vital signs and stocking and cleaning rooms.
• Disability Cases- Answering patient clinical phone calls in a timely manner and completing disability paperwork.
• Patient Education- Educate patients on home exercise programs and therapeutic exercise. Communicates effectively with patients and staff members.
• Patient Information- Rooming and obtaining the necessary patient information to update the patient history and chart. Reviewing clinic schedules and charts to verify all of the appropriate test results or patient information related to the appointment have been received. Order appropriate x-ray, lab or other medical tests as indicated. Performance of a thorough medical history and appropriate physical examination on patients with appropriate documentation.
  
  

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
  
  

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) certification
• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners or license eligible.
• BLS for healthcare providers.
  
  

Professional Experience Requirements

• One (1) year of experience as an athletic trainer preferred.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the use of relevant medical terminology.
  
  

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Physicians Network

Organization Unit: UNC Ortho&Sports med at Lenoir

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $23.01 - $33.07 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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