Provide acute medical care, injury evaluation, and rehabilitation services to athletes at high schools and community sporting events. Collaborate with physicians to implement treatment programs and manage emergency action plans for various venues.
Requirements summary
Requires a bachelor's degree in athletic training from a CAATE program and BOC certification. Must be licensed or eligible for state licensure and obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificateMentoringPatient AssessmentPatient DocumentationEmergency Action PlanningRehabilitationInjury EvaluationClinical ReasoningConcussion ManagementAcute Medical CareMedical Inventory ManagementTaping And WrappingReconditioning Strategies
Job description
Department
02374
WFBMG
University
Group
Practice:
WFBMC
Main -
Athletic
Trainers
Status:
Full time
Benefits
Eligible:
Yes
Hours
Per
Week: 40
Schedule
Details/Additional
Information:
Full
Time
Pay
Range: $26.55 - $39.85 This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible.
Position
Highlights:
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
What
You'll
Need: 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.
What
You'll Do: 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. Assessment measures to determine the effectiveness of the program are incorporated into 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
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Sign-on Bonus
Adoption Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plans With Employer Match
Physical
Requirements and
Working
Conditions: Set hours may vary depending upon departmental needs. Some night and/or weekend work required. Athletic trainer will provide services in the on-site high school athletic training room. Accept assignments based on department and organizational needs. Ability to manage a stressful work environment that includes frequent interruptions. Athletic fields may be noisy, hectic, & stressful at times including frequent interruptions. Situational awareness may be necessary. Possible exposure to infections, contagious diseases, and patient elements. Will occasionally encounter emergency and crisis situations.
Our
Commitment to
You:
Advocate
Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total
Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: 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 Benefits and more 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
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
In North Carolina, outreach athletic trainer roles at high schools are often tied to student-athlete coverage, injury prevention, and return-to-play support, so demand can be steady where schools partner with local healthcare systems. These roles are competitive because employers typically want a CAATE-accredited degree, BOC certification, state licensure or eligibility, and quick BLS compliance; the listed benefits include dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm licensure timing and BLS deadlines before applying.
