Union County Middle School - Athletic Trainer - FT

Atrium Health - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Charlotte, NC

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The outreach athletic trainer is responsible for providing day-to-day medical coverage in a high school outreach setting. This role involves utilizing preventative measures and providing immediate care procedures in emergency situations, as well as conducting clinical evaluations, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of athletes. The athletic trainer will employ appropriate assessment outcome measures to determine the effectiveness of the outreach program and make decisions regarding the return to play of athletes and the active population. A significant aspect of this position includes the management of head injuries and concussions, ensuring that athletes receive optimal care through referrals to appropriate medical professionals. All duties are performed under the supervision of a directing physician, and the athletic trainer will work collaboratively with the Sports Medicine Team to ensure service excellence for all customers of the athletic training outreach program. In addition to providing athletic training services at high schools and community sporting events, the outreach athletic trainer will be responsible for acute medical care during practices or events. This includes on-site recognition, evaluation, and immediate care procedures for illnesses and injuries, independent of the setting. The trainer will perform clinical injury evaluations and assessments of patients' levels of function, following standardized clinical practices in diagnostic reasoning and medical decision-making. They will determine appropriate therapeutic treatments, provide rehabilitation and reconditioning strategies, and implement treatment program objectives with realistic goals for patients. The outreach athletic trainer will maintain daily records of treatment logs, injury reports, and medical inventory management, ensuring compliance with clinic standards. They will also assist in planning and organizing departmental policies, ensuring that an Emergency Action Plan is in place for each venue, and will mentor students enrolled in University-based athletic training education programs. The role requires excellent leadership qualities, decision-making skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals, including athletes, coaches, and healthcare professionals. The outreach athletic trainer must maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to patients and adhere to departmental dress codes while providing on-site services.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services to high schools and community sporting events.
• Work within the Sports Medicine Team concept and assist with event coverage as necessary.
• Provide acute medical care to athletes on the field during practices or sporting events.
• Provide clinical athletic training services in local orthopedic clinics as necessary.
• Perform on-site recognition, evaluation, and immediate care procedures of illness and injury, including emergency situations.
• Conduct clinical injury evaluations and assessments of patients' levels of function.
• Determine appropriate therapeutic treatment and provide rehabilitation and reconditioning strategies.
• Implement treatment program objectives including long and short-term goals.
• Collaborate with the directing physician and recommend discontinuation of athletic training services when optimal benefits are achieved.
• Maintain daily records of treatment logs, injury reports, and medical inventory management.
• Complete set-up of all practices and games, including medical supplies and equipment.
• Assist with planning, organizing, implementing, and compliance of departmental policies.
• Ensure an Emergency Action Plan is in place for each venue and discussed with relevant parties.
• Assist with the preparation of lectures, sports medicine programs, and seminars.
• Mentor and manage on-site education of students and healthcare professionals at outreach events.
• Ensure all athletic training room sites have appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Develop a physician referral network and facilitate patient entry into the healthcare system.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in athletic training from a CAATE program; Master's preferred.
• Experience as a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer is preferred.
• Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
• Currently licensed or eligible for a State of North Carolina License in Athletic Training within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS) training within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent leadership qualities and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently with little daily supervision.
• Strong communication skills with staff, visitors, and healthcare team members.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in mentoring students or healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of concussion education and management.
• Familiarity with emergency action planning for sporting events.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Paid time off for holidays and vacations.