Athletic Trainer - Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Indian Trail / Rea Village

02370 GCMG Ortho & Sports Medicine: Indian Trail - Sports Medicine

Full time

Yes

40

Weekdays, 0800 - 1700

Pay Range

$26.55 - $39.85

Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – Indian Trail / Rea Village provides comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine care through a collaborative team of board‑certified surgeons, providers, and Athletic Trainers. Athletic Trainers play a critical role in injury prevention, patient evaluation, rehabilitation coordination, and return‑to‑activity planning, working closely with physicians to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered musculoskeletal care for athletes and active individuals.

Atrium Health is proud to be ranked top 50 in the nation and best in Greater Charlotte in Orthopedics (Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center), Pediatric Orthopedics (Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital) and Rehabilitation (Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center) by U.S. News & World Report.

Job Description:

This position will be based at Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – Indian Trail / Rea Village.

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of athletic training to restore function, prevent disability, and help athletes reach their maximum level of independence. Performs supervisory duties and participates in continuing education. Works closely with other disciplines and specialties within the department and facility as well as with athletes and families to assure a cohesive approach to athlete care.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Re-evaluates athletes as needed, modifying goals and treatment as the athlete's status changes.
• Applies strapping, bandaging, or bracing designed to prevent or protect athletes from injury and identifies need for and utilizes appropriate assistive devices.
• Provides and documents athlete and family education in and family education in regard to deficits, progress toward goals, and therapeutic techniques, with individualized instruction for a home program.
• Assists with orienting new staff and directs and supervises activities of athletic training students and volunteers involved in administering care to athletes.
• Provides cross-coverage as needed throughout Carolina Healthcare System facilities and on-site athletic training coverage at sporting events.

Physical Requirements
Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication with athletes, staff, family, visitors, etc. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and normal language/cognitive skills. Must be able to push athletes in a wheelchair or stretchers. Lifting of athletes, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds occasionally, and up to 100 pounds rarely. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Must be able to transfer athletes. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to athletes/caregivers. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training (AT) from an accredited AT education program required. Successful completion of the Certification Examination through the National Council for AT required. Licensed in NC or SC as an AT required. BLS required per policy guidelines.

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