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Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Athletic Trainer

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRoanoke, VA, USA$21.61 - $30.25In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a health-related field is required.
  • Licensure as an Athletic Trainer with the Virginia Department of Health Professions and certification through the National Athletic Training Board of Certification are required.
  • AHA BLS-HCP certification is required.
  • Effective interpersonal skills are required to communicate in person and in writing with management, doctors, professional staff, patients, the general public, local schools, and sports teams.
  • Keyboarding skills and the ability to use automated computer systems, including electronic medical records, are required.
  • Must be able to assist with or transfer athletes of various weights and heights.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods, have good mobility skills, and walk long distances.

Responsibilities

  • Support Roanoke City Public Schools by working with athletes to prevent athletic injuries and enhance performance using knowledge of nutrition, hygiene, psychology, conditioning, and protective equipment.
  • Develop training programs to prevent injuries, examine athlete injuries, and demonstrate techniques to build strength and avoid future or further injury.
  • Serve as a point of contact between area athletic programs and the physician practice, and support clinical and medical staff in delivering quality medical care.
  • Perform prevention, assessment, treatment including first aid, and reconditioning related to athletic injuries.
  • Collect data and perform patient assessments, including height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint, and current medications.
  • Perform initial patient evaluations and screenings, report findings to physicians, and complete laboratory, X-ray, and MRI requisitions.
  • Carry out physician-prescribed treatments and recommendations for treating and rehabilitating athletic injuries.
  • Maintain clean and safe work areas, examination, treatment, X-ray, and laboratory rooms; restock supplies and instruments; and sterilize reusable equipment as needed.
  • Follow safety precautions and standards and ensure proper disposal of specimens and contaminated waste.
  • Provide patient and community education on sports injury prevention and care.
  • Serve as a liaison among patients and athletes, physicians, physician office staff, and school personnel.
  • Document patient information in the electronic medical record in a timely manner, update information as indicated, and record appointments, referrals, and diagnostic studies.
  • Develop and distribute ongoing patient education information about athletic injuries, equipment, nutrition, and exercise programs to support optimal performance.
  • Evaluate patients during postoperative phases and educate them on home care plans for pain care, activities of daily living, mobility, and exercise.
  • Perform clerical and office functions as directed.
  • Review charts before patient appointments to ensure required information is available, including test results, referrals, and laboratory results, and contact the appropriate facility to obtain missing information.
  • Provide bracing and orthotic fabrication and applications, casting, suture and staple removal, and postoperative wound assessment and care.
  • Fit patients with braces and crutches, provide product education, and conduct gait training for patients with or without assistive devices and with varying weight-bearing status and neurological conditions.
  • Work with schools to demonstrate and provide proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
  • Cover assigned preseason physicals, sports games, and related events under the supervision of the program physician.
  • Provide education programs to school personnel, student athletes, and guardians on athletic injuries, equipment, nutrition, and exercise programs to support optimal performance.
  • Coordinate pre- and post-participation examinations and assist with acquiring protective equipment for athletes as needed.
  • Communicate and interact frequently with patients, physicians, coworkers, area coaches, and athletic trainers.
  • Provide services as appropriate for patients of all ages.
  • Assist in developing and implementing the newly established sports medicine program.

About the Company

Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Carilion Clinic is a non-profit health care system in Virginia that serves about one million people through a network of hospitals, outpatient specialty centers, and primary care practices. It delivers care via multi-specialty physician teams that collaborate to put the patient first, aiming to improve outcomes and quality of care while advancing medical education and research. Its approach centers on integrated care across a broad regional network, combined with ongoing teaching and clinical studies. This makes it different from many competitors by pairing patient-focused, outcome-driven care with a strong emphasis on education and research within a nonprofit framework. The company’s goal is to provide high-quality health care, improve patient outcomes, and advance medical knowledge through education and research.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$310K
Headquarters
Roanoke, VA
Founded
1976

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