Outreach Athletic Trainer, Wesleyan Christian Academy

American Addiction Centers•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Outreach Athletic Trainer at Wesleyan Christian Academy, located in High Point, North Carolina. It is a full-time, benefits-eligible replacement position, fulfilling contract obligations with the academy. The role involves providing athletic training services to high schools and/or community sporting events, working within a Sports Medicine Team concept. The Athletic Trainer will provide acute medical care to athletes on the field, perform clinical injury evaluations, determine appropriate therapeutic treatments, and implement rehabilitation programs. The role also includes maintaining daily records, setting up practice and game equipment, assisting with departmental policies, ensuring Emergency Action Plans are in place, and potentially mentoring students. The position is part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, which services nearly 6 million patients across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations. Advocate Health is committed to clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as its academic core.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program.
Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
Currently licensed or eligible for a State of applicable state License in Athletic Training within 30 days of hire.
Ability to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS), which includes CPR and AED training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide athletic training services to high schools and/or community sporting events as determined necessary to attain departmental goals of community service.
Works within the Sports Medicine Team concept and assists with event coverage as necessary to attain departmental goals of community service.
Provides acute medical care to athletes 'on the field' during practices or sporting events.
Provide clinical athletic training services in local orthopedic clinks (as necessary).
Provides on-site recognition, evaluation, and immediate care procedures of illness and injury including emergency situations, independent of setting.
Perform clinical injury evaluation and assessment of patient's level of function and follows standardized clinical practice in the area of diagnostic reasoning and medical decision making.
Determine appropriate therapeutic treatment and provides rehabilitation, and/or reconditioning strategies, and taping / wrapping and bracing for preventative and protective treatment.
Implement treatment program objectives including long- and short-term goals and an appraisal of those which the patient can realistically be expected to achieve from the program.
Collaborate with their directing physician, recommend discontinuation of the athletic training service when patient has received optimal benefit of the rehabilitation and treatment program, and notes final assessment of patient status.
Determine return to play standards of injuries for athletes and the active population.
Maintain daily records of treatment logs, injury reports, doctor's referrals, and medical inventory management used for the care of athletes according to clinic standards.
Complete set-up of all practice and games including medical supplies, fracture management equipment, hydration, cryotherapy, and any other supplies needed for adequate coverage.
Assist with planning, organizing, implementing and compliance of departmental and policies.
Ensures an Emergency Action Plan for each venue be put in place and discussed with the school's Athletic Director, coaches, and athletes, including local EMS.
Exhibit ability to perform essential duties efficiently and accurately with or without reasonable accommodations and without endangering incumbent or other employees.
Assists with the preparation of lectures, sports medicine programs, seminars and serves as a presenter in these programs when needed.
Mentor and manage on site education of students enrolled in university-based athletic training education programs or any other healthcare professionals at outreach events (if applicable).
Ensure all athletic training room sites have appropriate supplies and equipment; recommends new equipment for acquisition and use by the organization.
Develop physician referral network including family practice, orthopedic, physical therapy & other specialties as needed.
Facilitates patient entry into the healthcare system and properly track and document these referrals.
Maintain necessary training on concussion education, management, and care, including acute management of the cervical spine.
Adheres to departmental dress code when providing on-site Athletic Training services.
Perform other related clinical duties as required incumbent to State Board of Medicine/ Board of Athletic Training Statue and Rules.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus: This job qualifies for a $12,000 sign–on bonus, provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements.
Relocation Assistance: Up to $3,000 for qualified applicants
Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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
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