Athletic Trainer

Pinehurst Surgical Clinic PA • Southern Pines, NC

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing athletic training services within Pinehurst Surgical Clinic’s Physical Therapy Department and assigned local high school athletic programs. This position supports the prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of athletic injuries and musculoskeletal conditions under the direction of licensed physicians and in collaboration with physical therapists and other healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include on-site athletic event coverage, injury assessment, emergency response, rehabilitation support, return-to-play coordination, and community outreach activities. The Athletic Trainer serves as a liaison between athletes, families, coaches, schools, physicians, and rehabilitation staff to promote safe athletic participation and high-quality patient care while maintaining compliance with all applicable professional, regulatory, and organizational standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training from an accredited program required.
• Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification required.
• Current North Carolina Athletic Trainer License or ability to obtain upon hire required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends, based on athletic event schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one (1) year of athletic training experience preferred, preferably in orthopedic, sports medicine, physical therapy, or high school athletics.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate athletic injuries and provide immediate care, first aid, and emergency response as needed.
• Develop and implement injury prevention, rehabilitation, conditioning, and return-to-play programs under physician direction and within scope of practice.
• Assist with orthopedic and sports medicine patient care coordination between PSC providers, physical therapists, and athletes.
• Apply therapeutic modalities, taping, bracing, and other athletic training techniques.
• Monitor athlete recovery progress and communicate status updates to physicians, therapists, coaches, parents, and school personnel as appropriate.
• Educate athletes, families, and coaches on injury prevention, conditioning, hydration, nutrition, and safe participation practices.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) and other required systems.
• Provide athletic training coverage for assigned high school athletic events, practices, and related activities.
• Coordinate care and communication with athletic directors, coaches, school administration, and parents.
• Assist with implementation and review of emergency action plans for athletic programs.
• Promote PSC Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, and Physical Therapy services within the community.
• Participate in community outreach events, sports physicals, injury screenings, and educational programs.
• Maintain athletic training supplies, equipment, and treatment areas.
• Ensure compliance with clinic policies, OSHA standards, HIPAA regulations, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of athlete referrals and follow-up appointments.
• Support departmental quality initiatives and patient satisfaction goals.
• Participate in staff meetings, continuing education, and departmental training activities.

What This Job Offers

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