Outreach Athletic Trainer, North Forsyth High School

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking an experienced Athletic Trainer for the WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality athletic training services to high schools and community events in collaboration with the Sports Medicine Team.

Responsibilities include on‑site acute medical care, clinical athletic training at orthopedic clinics as needed, emergencies management, and ensuring proper documentation and equipment readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in athletic training from a CAATE accredited program.
• Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
• Licensed or eligible for state athletic training license within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of AHA Healthcare Provider BLS (CPR and AED) within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services to high schools and community sporting events to support department goals.
• Work within the Sports Medicine Team and assist with event coverage as needed.
• Deliver acute medical care to athletes on the field during practices or events.
• Provide clinical athletic training services at local orthopedic clinics as necessary.
• Recognize, evaluate, and treat illness and injury, including emergencies, in any setting.
• Perform clinical injury evaluation and assessment following standard clinical practice.
• Determine therapeutic treatment, rehabilitation, and bracing strategies with measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with directing physician for patient care decisions and return-to-play standards.
• Maintain treatment logs, injury reports, referrals, and medical inventory.

Skills

BOC certification

State license eligibility

CPR/AED BLS

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training (CAATE accredited)

Job description

Department

02374 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Athletic Trainers

Position Details

• Status: Full time
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Schedule: Full Time
• Pay Range: $26.55 - $39.85
• Sign‑on Bonus: $12,000 (eligible)
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $3,000

Qualifications (What You’ll Need)

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in athletic training from a CAATE accredited program.
• Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
• Licensed or eligible for state athletic training license within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of AHA Healthcare Provider BLS (CPR and AED) within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities (What You’ll Do)

• Provide athletic training services to high schools and community sporting events to achieve departmental community service goals.
• Work within the Sports Medicine Team concept and assist with event coverage as needed.
• Deliver acute medical care to athletes on the field during practices or sporting events.
• Provide clinical athletic training services at local orthopedic clinics as necessary.
• Recognize, evaluate, and treat illness and injury, including emergency situations, in any setting.
• Perform clinical injury evaluation and assessment, following standardized clinical practice.
• Determine therapeutic treatment, rehabilitation, reconditioning strategies, taping/wrapping, and bracing for prevention and protection.
• Implement treatment program objectives with measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with directing physician for patient care decisions and return‑to‑play standards.
• Maintain records of treatment logs, injury reports, referrals, and medical inventory management.
• Set up practice and game medical supplies, fracture management equipment, hydration, cryotherapy, and other necessary supplies.
• Assist with planning, organizing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with departmental policies.
• Develop and implement Emergency Action Plans for venues and coordinate with school officials and EMS.
• Assist in preparation of lectures, sports medicine programs, and seminars, and serve as presenter when needed.
• Mentor and manage on‑site education of students in university athletic training programs or other healthcare professionals at outreach events.
• Ensure athletic training room sites have appropriate supplies and recommend new equipment as needed.
• Develop physician referral network with specialists as needed.
• Facilitate patient entry into the healthcare system and document referrals accurately.
• Maintain training on concussion education, management, and acute cervical spine care.
• Adhere to departmental dress code during on‑site services.
• Perform related clinical duties required by State Board regulations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Hours may vary based on departmental needs.
• Night and weekend work required.
• Must provide services at on‑site high school athletic training rooms.
• Accept assignments per department needs.
• Manage a stressful environment with frequent interruptions and noise.
• Situational awareness required. Possible exposure to infections, contagious diseases, and mandatory emergency and crisis situations.

Benefits

• Base compensation within pay range.
• Premium pay such as shift, on‑call.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Annual performance‑based increases.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.