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*Athletic Trainer*

*$5,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year commitment*

*Schedule: Day Shift, Weekday, Weekends, Evenings*

*Your experience matters *

Harris Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Athletic Trainer joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

*More about our team *

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*How you’ll contribute *

An Athletic Trainer who excels in this role:

The Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer recognizes, manages, and rehabilitates injuries to amateur and recreational athletes. Provides techniques for prevention of injuries and instructs/trains on safe exercise techniques.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares athletes for practice or competition.

• Evaluates and manages injuries and determines whether a referral is necessary. Maintains a medical file on each athlete and acts as a liaison between the physician and the athlete.

• Implements treatment and rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a physician.

• Develops conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes.

*Why join us *

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

*More about Harris Regional Hospital*

Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Western North Carolina community for over 90 years. We are proud to offer five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as many other areas of subspecialty care.

*What we’re looking for*

Qualifications:

• Licensure/Certification: Required to attain and maintain state licensure and national certification as required by the NCBATE. BLS certification is maintained.

• Excellent interpersonal communication abilities

• Must possess valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record acceptable to the hospital s auto liability insurance carrier and have access to an automobile for use during the course of business.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers very heavy patients/supplies/equipment. Visual acuity to read standard printed material and ability to hear normal conversational speech. Ability to stay on their feet for long periods, to bend and stoop, and to reach above shoulder height. There is little exposure to infectious materials and diseases.

*EEOC Statement*

•Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

**Job:** **Other*

Organization:**

**Title:** *Athletic Trainer*

**Location:** *NC-Sylva*

**Requisition ID:** *7463-13246*