On-Site Event Medicine Athletic Trainer (Part-Time)

aah; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Benefits

FSA

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health, based in Charlotte, NC, seeks a part-time Athletic Trainer to provide on-site medical coverage for community and sporting events as part of the Event Medicine Athletics team. Responsibilities include evaluation, prevention, treatment, and return-to-play guidance for diverse athletic populations.

Key requirements include a Bachelor's in Athletic Training, national certification, state licensure, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from an accredited Athletic Training education program required.
• Successful completion of the Certification Examination through the National Council for Athletic Training required.
• Licensed in applicable state as an Athletic Trainer.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates athletes and sports related injuries, designs and implements athletic training for rehabilitation and reconditioning, establishes a care plan to include necessary activities and athlete education as warranted by the athlete's diagnosis and condition.
• Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician, athlete, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.
• Communicates athlete's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff and coordinates athlete's schedule, treatment programs, discharge planning, and recommends solutions to athlete care problems.
• Documents evaluations, tests, progress reports, daily treatment notes, attendance, records, athlete/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and changes as needed.
• Applies strapping, bandaging, or bracing designed to prevent or protect athletes from injury and identifies need for and utilizes appropriate assistive devices.
• Assists with orienting new staff, students and volunteers, and provides cross‑coverage as needed throughout Carolina Healthcare System facilities and provide on‑site athletic training coverage at sporting events.

Skills

Athletic training

Clinical evaluation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

NCCA Certification

State licensure for Athletic Trainer

BLS

Job description

Advocate Health, based in Charlotte, NC, seeks a part-time Athletic Trainer to provide on-site medical coverage for community and sporting events as part of the Event Medicine Athletics team. Responsibilities include evaluation, prevention, treatment, and return-to-play guidance for diverse athletic populations.

Key requirements include a Bachelor's in Athletic Training, national certification, state licensure, and BLS.