Outreach Athletic Trainer - Event Medicine PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time position for an Outreach Athletic Trainer specializing in Event Medicine. The role involves evaluating athletes and sports-related injuries, designing and implementing rehabilitation and reconditioning programs, and establishing care plans. The trainer will gather and interpret medical data, communicate progress to physicians and other clinical staff, and coordinate athlete schedules and treatment programs. Responsibilities include documenting evaluations, treatments, and patient education, as well as applying strapping, bandaging, or bracing. The position also involves assisting with orienting new staff, students, and volunteers, and providing cross-coverage at Carolina Healthcare System facilities and on-site athletic training coverage at sporting events.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from an accredited Athletic Training education program required.
Successful completion of the Certification Examination through the National Council for Athletic training required.
Licensed in applicable state as an Athletic Trainer.
BLS required per policy guidelines.
Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication with athletes, staff, family, visitors, etc.
Vision (corrected) adequate for reading.
Intelligible speech and normal language/cognitive skills.
Must be able to push athletes in a wheelchair or stretchers.
Lifting of athletes, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds occasionally, and up to 100 pounds rarely.
Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day.
Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead.
Must be able to transfer athletes.
Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to athletes/caregivers.

Responsibilities

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.
Applies strapping, bandaging, or bracing designed to prevent or protect athletes from injury and identifies need for and utilizes appropriate assistive devices.
Assists with orienting new staff, students and volunteers, and provides cross-coverage as needed throughout Carolina Healthcare System facilities.
Provide 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