High School Head Athletic Trainer

Epic-Physical-Therapy; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Other supplemental insurance policies

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

EPIC Physical Therapy is hiring an athletic trainer to work at local Johnston County charter schools under contract with American Leadership Academy. The role supports an inaugural athletic training program with duties including coverage for high school athletics and occasional middle school, maintaining records, and coordinating with clinical supervision.

The position requires NC licensure, CAATE-accredited degree, and CPR/ECC certification, with a flexible schedule to accommodate school

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a CAATE-accredited college or university.
• Maintain current state licensure in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners.
• Maintain current certification and continuing education requirements for licensure and certification.
• Maintain current CPR/Emergency Cardiac Care certification.
• Experience in middle school/high school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish an athletic training program for high school athletics and occasional middle school coverage.
• Follow sport-specific and venue-specific protocols for conditioning, return-to-sport, and EAPs.
• Maintain accurate documentation for treatments, injuries, and communications.
• Comply with HIPAA and OSHA standards.
• Provide coverage at home events and practices from fall to spring seasons.
• Coordinate with EPIC Physical Therapy supervision and contracting school athletic directors.

Education

CAATE-accredited bachelor’s degree

NC licensure for Athletic Trainer

CPR/Emergency Cardiovascular Certification

CE/continuous education requirements

Job description

Location: 34 Oleander Dr, Clayton, NC, 27527. EPIC PT has built a strong reputation in the Raleigh area for thoughtful, patient-centered physical therapy rooted in strong clinical relationships and high-quality care. As part of Intune Physical Therapy, EPIC PT is supported by a broader organization that invests in clinicians, strengthens local operations, and helps teams continue delivering excellent care without losing what makes their clinic unique. You will be employed by Intune Physical Therapy and work locally under the EPIC PT brand.

EPIC Physical Therapy is hiring an athletic trainer to be working at one of the local charter schools with a traditional calendar in Johnston County. ATC will be helping with the inaugural year and helping launch the athletic training program. The Athletic Trainer must perform within their scope of practice and the signed protocol of the partnering physician. ATC is required to follow both state and national requirements, ethics and laws; all coverage responsibilities must be in compliance with NCHSAA and state/county requirements. Position is employed by EPIC and contracted with American Leadership Academy to work directly with the Athletic Director of each school. There is no teaching requirement, but will be an option for additional pay. This is not an all inclusive summary of the job title.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish an effective athletic training program for the high school athletics and occasional middle school coverage
• Establishing and following sport specific and venue specific protocols to ensure proper conditioning, return to sport and EAP specifics.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation for all treatment and injuries as well as communications
• Comply with all HIPAA and OSHA standards
• Provide coverage at home events and practices from the beginning of the fall sport season to the conclusion of the spring season.
• Maintain a direct line of contact with EPIC Physical Therapy business supervisor and the designated orthopedic practice and athletic director.
• Complete ordering and stocking for necessary inventory for the safety of the school athletes.
• Communicate clearly with parents for precautions, things to look out for, and the condition of each athlete/injury.
• Coordinate the annual required athletic physicals and IMPACT testing, supervise the clearance of injured athletes prior to and during the sport seasons within appropriate time frames.
• Maintain communication with parents on the care & treatment of their student-athlete.
• Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room and maintain an up to date inventory.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate the hours of the athletics at the school. This job will require physical and time demands standard in athletic training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a CAATE accredited college or university
• Maintain current state licensure in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners
• Maintain current certification and continuing education requirements required to maintain licensure and certification
• Maintain current certification in CPR/Emergency Cardiac Care
• Job related experience within a middle school / high school setting is preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Other supplemental insurance policies available
• 401(k) plus company match
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty

Sports Medicine

Schedule

Monday to Friday, some nights and weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate

Smithfield, NC 27577: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

About Intune Physical Therapy

Intune Physical Therapy is a growing, family-owned organization who partners with strong local clinics and supports them with the systems, resources, and leadership needed to grow while preserving the relationships and clinical identity that made them successful. Our belief is simple: great care starts with personal connection. We want clinicians to do meaningful work, patients to receive excellent care, and local teams to feel supported for the long term.

Join EPIC PT and Intune Physical Therapy, and help us continue building something special for patients, clinicians, and the Raleigh community.