Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Clinic Athletic Trainer - Ortho & Sports Medicine

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeCharlotte, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A four-year bachelor's degree in athletic training or an equivalent degree from a CAATE-accredited program is required.
At least one year of experience as a certified athletic trainer providing administrative, educational, or medical support services is required.
NATABOC certification is required.
NCBATE licensure or eligibility for licensure is required.
BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Strong presentation skills in various group settings are required.
Strong customer service skills prioritizing clients and patients are required.
Experience with social media, along with knowledge of and participation in social media, is required.
Ability to drive and travel between venues as needed is required.

Responsibilities

Perform patient intake for a variety of medical and musculoskeletal conditions, including taking a thorough condition or injury history, recording the chief complaint and pain level, completing or reviewing medical, family, and social histories, and reconciling medications.
Perform physical examinations based on patient history and chief complaint, including palpation of affected and unaffected areas, range-of-motion testing, strength and muscle testing, myotome and dermatome testing, ligamentous stress testing, and functional testing.
Perform appropriate point-of-care testing at the direction of a supervising therapist.
Develop and implement developmental performance plans to bridge formal rehabilitation and client activity goals.
Participate in the performance team by coaching groups of athletes, adults, and individuals toward their highest levels in preparation for competition and life.

Desired Qualifications

A graduate degree is preferred.
At least one year of experience as a performance professional in a youth, college, hospital, or professional organization is preferred.
An industry certification, preferably NSCA-CSCS or NASM, is preferred.

What We Offer

Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm

Novant Health is seeking a Clinic Athletic Trainer. The Athletic Trainer serves as part of the rehabilitation care team and as an expert in developing and implementing developmental performance plans to bridge formal rehabilitation and client activity goals. The performance clinic athletic trainer is responsible for being a part of the performance team with coaching groups of athletes, adults and individuals to reach their highest levels in preparation for competition and life.

At Novant Health, we are committed to supporting our team members both personally and professionally. When you join us, you'll enjoy:

Access to benefits, PTO, and wellbeing resources day one
401k retirement plan with matching contributions
Competitive and comprehensive benefit package
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Tuition reimbursement programs
Consumer discounts

What You'll Do

Perform appropriate patient intake for a variety of medical and musculoskeletal conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, thorough history of condition or injury, chief complaint, assessment of pain level, completion and / or review of past medical history, family history social history and medication reconciliation.
Perform appropriate physical examination per patient history and chief complaint. This includes but is not limited to palpation of the affected area and unaffected area, range of motion testing, strength testing / manual muscle testing / dynamic muscle testing, myotome/dermatome testing, ligamentous stress testing, or functional testing. At direction of supervising therapist, perform appropriate point of care testing.

What We're Looking For

Education: 4 Year / Bachelors’ degree in athletic training or equivalent from a CAATE accredited program, required. Graduate Degree, preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of one year experience as a certified athletic trainer having participated in various administrative, educational or medical support services, required.
- Minimum one year experience as a performance professional in a youth, college, hosptial or professional organization, preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
- NATABOC Certification (National Athletic Trainers Association-Board of Certification), required.
- NCBATE licensed or eligible, required.
- BLS certification within 30 days of hire, required.
- Industry Certification; preferably NSCA-CSCS or NASM, preferred.
Additional skills required:
- Excellent presentation skill in various group settings.
- Strong customer service skills where the client and patient are top priority.
- Energy and passion for mentoring others to achieve their personal recovery and wellness goals.
- Social media experience, knowledge and participation. ability to drive and travel between venues as needed.

Job Opening ID

188255

About the Company

Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Novant Health operates an integrated healthcare network with hospitals, clinics, urgent care, imaging and pharmacy services across North Carolina and South Carolina. Its care model connects facilities and clinicians to provide a coordinated continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to outpatient and virtual visits. The network sets itself apart through its scale as an integrated system, a strong safety and quality focus, and active use of clinical trials and innovative care delivery; it also emphasizes community benefits and a large virtual care platform. Its goal is to improve community health by expanding access to safe, high-quality care and advancing health outcomes through research, innovation in care delivery, and value-based partnerships.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
Founded: 1997

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