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Job Summary

Schedule: 1st shift Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Novant Health is seeking an Athletic Trainer to work in primary care, sports medicine or orthopedic clinical setting and specialize in the delivery of high quality health care for those engaged in physical activity. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

+ 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 andlife.

+ Promote Novant Health within own entity as well as through community outreach initiatives and serve as an integral part of the healthcare delivery team

Why Choose Novant Health?

+ Competitive benefits package

+ Career advancement opportunities

+ Recognized for fostering a culture of belonging for our team members

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ We are an Approved Public Student Loan Forgiveness organization!

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Responsibilities

+ 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.

+ Document all aspects of treatment progression, testing appropriately within the EMR. Triage patient messages, phone calls and questions appropriately, whether it is resolving issue within the scope of practice or utilizing therapist, or other ancillary staff as needed to resolve question. Manage EMR communication in a timely manner and communicates both delays, and results/subsequent plan of care in a courteous, efficient, and patient-appropriate manner. Respond to problems/opportunities to improve patient care & customer service. Serve as preceptor to undergraduate athletic training student interns.

+ Based on patient diagnosis, current activity level and patient care plan goal, collaborates with supervising therapist to: Develop and teach an appropriate home exercise program. Effectively educate patient as to why any of the above or combination of the above is included in the plan of care

Qualifications

+ Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Graduate from an accredited athletic training program, required. Graduate Degree, preferred.

+ Experience: 2 years, preferred.

+ Licensure/Certification: Current AT licensure in appropriate state with the ability to acquire additional state licenses as required. Successfully pass NATA BOC exam, required.

+ Additional Skills (required): Excellent Customer Service, Written and Oral Communication, basic computer application skills, and ability to multitask. Hold or ability to hold appropriate state licensure. Hold or ability to hold AHA BLS First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification.

+ Additional Skills (preferred): Hold or ability to hold CSCS, PES, CES certification(s).

Job Opening ID

108674