High School Head Athletic Trainer

Intune Physical Therapy•Clayton, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EPIC Physical Therapy is hiring an athletic trainer to work at one of the local charter schools with a traditional calendar in Johnston County. The Athletic Trainer will be instrumental in the inaugural year, helping to launch the athletic training program. The role requires adherence to the scope of practice and the signed protocol of the partnering physician, as well as compliance with all state and national requirements, ethics, and laws. Coverage responsibilities must align with NCHSAA and state/county requirements. This position is employed by EPIC and contracted with American Leadership Academy, working directly with the Athletic Director of each school. While there is no teaching requirement, opportunities for additional pay may exist. This is not an exhaustive list of all job duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a CAATE accredited college or university
Maintain current state licensure in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners
Maintain current certification and continuing education requirements required to maintain licensure and certification.
Maintain current certification in CPR/Emergency Cardiac Care.
Ability to reliably commute or plan to relocate to Smithfield, NC 27577 before starting work.

Nice To Haves

Job related experience within a middle school / high school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish an effective athletic training program for high school athletics and occasional middle school coverage.
Establish and follow sport-specific and venue-specific protocols to ensure proper conditioning, return to sport, and Emergency Action Plan (EAP) specifics.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation for all treatments and injuries, as well as communications.
Comply with all HIPAA and OSHA standards.
Provide coverage at home events and practices from the beginning of the fall sport season to the conclusion of the spring season.
Maintain a direct line of contact with the EPIC Physical Therapy business supervisor, the designated orthopedic practice, and the athletic director.
Complete ordering and stocking for necessary inventory for the safety of the school athletes.
Communicate clearly with parents regarding precautions, things to look out for, and the condition of each athlete/injury.
Coordinate the annual required athletic physicals and IMPACT testing.
Supervise the clearance of injured athletes prior to and during the sport seasons within appropriate time frames.
Maintain communication with parents on the care and treatment of their student-athlete.
Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training room and maintain an up-to-date inventory.