Outreach Athletic Trainer, Elkin High School

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 29,136 - 43,738; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking an Athletic Trainer in Elkin, North Carolina. The position involves providing medical coverage in high school settings, conducting injury evaluations, and ensuring player safety during practices and events.

Candidates must have a relevant bachelor's degree and current BOC certification. Benefits include competitive compensation, generous retirement plans, and paid time off, among others.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in athletic training.
• Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification (BOC).
• Ability to complete BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services during events.
• Assist with event coverage as needed.
• Conduct injury evaluations and provide immediate care.

Skills

Athletic training certification

BLS certification

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training

Job description

Department: 02374 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Athletic Trainers

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full Time

Pay Range: $21.15 - $31.75 (Sign‑on bonus eligible)

Position Highlights

• Up to $12,000 sign‑on bonus for qualified applicants
• Full Time

What You’ll Need

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program.
• Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
• Currently licensed or eligible for a state license in Athletic Training within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS) training within 30 days of hire.

What You’ll Do

• Provide athletic training services to collegiate and/or professional sport events as determined necessary to attain departmental goals of community service.
• Works within the Sports Medicine Team concept and assists with event coverage as necessary to attain departmental goals of community service.
• Provides acute medical care to athletes 'on the field' during practices or sporting events.
• Provide clinical athletic training services in local orthopedic clinks (as necessary).
• Provides on‑site recognition, evaluation, and immediate care procedures of illness and injury including emergency situations, independent of setting.
• Perform clinical injury evaluation and assessment of patient's level of function and follows standardized clinical practice in the area of diagnostic reasoning and medical decision making.
• Determine appropriate therapeutic treatment and provides rehabilitation, and/or reconditioning strategies, and taping / wrapping and bracing for preventative and protective treatment.
• Implement treatment program objectives including long‑ and short‑term goals and appraisal of those which the patient can realistically be expected to achieve from the program; assessment measures to determine the effectiveness of the program are incorporated into the program.
• Collaborate with their directing physician, recommend discontinuation of the athletic training service when patient has received optimal benefit of the rehabilitation and treatment program, and notes final assessment of patient status.
• Determine return to play standards of injuries for athletes and the active population.
• Maintain daily records of treatment logs, injury reports, doctor's referrals, and medical inventory management used for the care of athletes according to clinic standards.
• Complete set‑up of all practice and games including medical supplies, fracture management equipment, hydration, cryotherapy, and any other supplies needed for adequate coverage.
• Assist with planning, organizing, implementing and compliance of departmental and policies.
• Ensures an Emergency Action Plan for each venue be put in place and discussed with the school's Athletic Director, coaches, and athletes, including local EMS. Exhibit ability to perform essential duties efficiently and accurately with or without reasonable accommodations and without endangering incumbent or other employees.
• Assists with the preparation of lectures, sports medicine programs, seminars and serves as a presenter in these programs when needed.
• Mentor and manage on‑site education of students enrolled in university‑based athletic training education programs or any other healthcare professionals at outreach events (if applicable).
• Ensure all athletic training room sites have appropriate supplies and equipment; recommends new equipment for acquisition and use by the organization.
• Develop physician referral network including family practice, orthopedic, physical therapy & other specialties as needed.
• Facilitates patient entry into the healthcare system and properly track and document these referrals.
• Maintain necessary training on concussion education, management, and care, including acute management of the cervical spine.
• Adheres to departmental dress code when providing on‑site Athletic Training services.
• Perform other related clinical duties as required incumbent to State Board of Medicine/ Board of Athletic Training Statue and Rules.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Set hours may vary depending upon departmental needs.
• Some night and/or weekend work required.
• Athletic trainer will provide services in the on‑site high school athletic training room.
• Accept assignments based on department and organizational needs.
• Ability to manage a stressful work environment that includes frequent interruptions.
• Athletic fields may be noisy, hectic, & stressful at times including frequent interruptions.
• Situational awareness may be necessary.
• Possible exposure to infections, contagious diseases, and patient elements.
• Will occasionally encounter emergency and crisis situations.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

The outreach athletic trainer is responsible for the day‑to‑day medical coverage in the high school outreach setting. Uses preventative measures appropriately; provides standard immediate care procedures used in emergency situations; clinical evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning. Employs appropriate assessment outcomes measures to determine effectiveness of the outreach program; determines appropriate return to play of athletes and active population. Management of head injuries and concussions; referral to appropriate medical professionals to ensure optimal level of care; all duties and responsibilities performed under the supervision of a directing physician. Also works collaboratively with the Sports Medicine Team to ensure service excellence for all customers of the athletic training outreach program.