Certified Athletic Trainer - $7,500 Transition Incentive

Optimyzed Movement & Recovery; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Optimyzed Movement & Recovery in Durham, NC is seeking a proactive Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to join our direct-access athletic wellness clinic. You will deliver hands-on care across a broad spectrum of everyday athletes with an athlete-first approach.

We offer no travel, predictable hours, and a work-life balance, with a $7,500 Transition Incentive. Candidates must hold BOC certification and be eligible for NC licensure, with 3+ years of clinical experience and a relevant master's or

Qualifications

• Certified Athletic Trainer with BOC certification and NC licensure eligibility.
• 3+ years of clinical experience across settings.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or related field.
• Comfort with using technology as part of care.
• Strong interpersonal skills and athlete-first mindset.
• No travel required.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical evaluations and movement assessments to guide personalized care.
• Deliver hands-on care including cupping, IASTM, stretching, joint mobilizations, and dry needling (as eligible).
• Guide members in recovery tools and strategies.
• Create customized home exercise programs for prevention and return to activity.
• Help members build sustainable lifestyle habits.

Skills

BOC Certification

NC Licensure Eligible

Clinical Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Education

M.S. or D.O. in Athletic Training / Kinesiology

Job description

Join a direct-access practice with no travel, predictable hours, and real work-life balance + $7,500 Transition Incentive.

About Us

Optimyzed Movement & Recovery is an athletic wellness clinic built for people who value physical activity. We blend expert movement care with advanced recovery tools and practical lifestyle planning to support active lifestyles.We are an athletic trainer-forward practice, providing direct access care to our community.

We’ve built a model that supports a sustainable career in athletic training. With no travel and fewer of the personal demands traditionally associated with the profession, you can focus on delivering great care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive, high-energy Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) with a passion for hands-on care to join our team. You’ll have the opportunity to use your full clinical scope and expertise to support a broad spectrum of everyday athletes.

Key Clinical Responsibilities

• Assessment & Evaluation: Perform physical evaluations and movement assessments to guide personalized care.
• Manual Therapy: Deliver hands-on care using cupping, IASTM, stretching, joint mobilizations, and dry needling. Dry needling certification can be completed after you join the team.
• Recovery Strategies: Guide members in the use of recovery tools based on their goals.
• Home Exercise Planning: Create customized programs to support injury prevention, rehabilitation, return to activity, and long-term movement health.
• Lifestyle Planning: Help members build sustainable habits that complement their clinical care.

Qualifications and Skills

• Certification: Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification as an Athletic Trainer required.
• Licensure: Eligible for licensure as an Athletic Trainer in North Carolina.
• Experience: 3+ years of clinical experience; experience across a variety of settings is welcome.
• Education: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Technology: Comfortable using technology as part of the care experience.
• Relationship Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to educate, motivate, and build trust with members.
• Mindset: An athlete-first approach with a passion for expanding opportunities for athletic trainers to deliver care in emerging settings.
• Travel Requirements: None
• Annual Compensation: $60,000 to $70,000 per year
• Incentive Compensation: Eligible for performance-based compensation