Athletic Trainer - Clinic, MSKI Monroe

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Indian Trail, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute (MSKI) Monroe is a multidisciplinary orthopedic and sports medicine clinic serving Union County and the surrounding communities. The clinic provides comprehensive care for athletes and active individuals, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-sport services. Clinic Athletic Trainers collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, physical therapists, and other rehabilitation specialists to deliver evidence-based care that helps patients recover, optimize performance, and safely return to activity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training (AT) from an accredited AT education program required.
• Successful completion of the Certification Examination through the National Council for AT required.
• Licensed in NC or SC as an AT required.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of athletic training to restore function, prevent disability, and help athletes reach their maximum level of independence.
• Performs supervisory duties and participates in continuing education.
• Works closely with other disciplines and specialties within the department and facility as well as with athletes and families to assure a cohesive approach to athlete care.
• Evaluates athletes and sports related injuries, designs and implements athletic training for rehabilitation and reconditioning, establishes a care plan to include necessary activities and athlete education as warranted by the athlete's diagnosis and condition.
• Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician, athlete, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.
• Communicates athlete's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff and coordinates athlete's schedule, treatment programs, discharge planning, and recommends solutions to athlete care problems.
• Documents evaluations, tests, progress reports, daily treatment notes, attendance records, athlete/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and changes as needed.
• Re-evaluates athletes as needed, modifying goals and treatment as the athlete's status changes.
• Applies strapping, bandaging, or bracing designed to prevent or protect athletes from injury and identifies need for and utilizes appropriate assistive devices.
• Provides and documents athlete and family education in regard to deficits, progress toward goals, and therapeutic techniques, with individualized instruction for a home program.
• Assists with orienting new staff and directs and supervises activities of athletic training students and volunteers involved in administering care to athletes.
• Provides cross-coverage as needed throughout Carolina Healthcare System facilities and on-site athletic training coverage at sporting events.

Benefits

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level