Description

As part of the EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region Sports Medicine Team, the Outreach Athletic Trainer provides professional patient care, under physician supervision, to local high schools, community college, and other community partners in Wake, Durham and Johnston Counties. This includes:

• Injury and illness prevention and wellness promotion
• Examination, assessment and diagnosis
• Immediate and emergency care
• Therapeutic intervention
• Health care administration and professional responsibility
• Medical record keeping/documentation management (maintain accurate documentation of medical treatments, clinical evaluations, therapeutic intervention & rehabilitation of injuries & medical conditions, as well as DME and referrals using a computer-based management software)
• Development and maintenance of emergency action plans
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with coaches, administration, event coordinators, parents, student-athletes, and other healthcare providers
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace
• Actively participates in professional development
• Maintains professional certification and licensure in good standing
• Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA privacy and confidentiality guidelines as established by EmergeOrtho
• Acquires and maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other software as it relates to job function
• Provide Community Outreach Sports Medicine Services as requested by EmergeOrtho Triangle Region
• Report directly to the EmergeOrtho Triangle Region Sports Medicine Manager, and/or Team Physician
   
  

The Outreach Athletic Trainer position includes: Highly competitive pay, full range of benefits, flexibility, holiday and paid time off, continuing education allowance and a sign-on bonus.

More about EmergeOrtho: 

• The largest orthopedic, physician-owned, practice in the state
• 60+ locations, from the mountains to the coast
• 200+ highly trained orthopedists lead a specialized medical team of mid-level providers and support staff
• Competitive salaries and generous benefits
• Advanced, patient-centered care; state-of-the-art techniques and equipment

EmergeOrtho is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We recognize that people are our greatest resource and that encouraging varied perspectives and experiences in our workplace is integral to our company’s success. We seek to recruit, retain, and promote a diverse group of talented physicians and staff to deliver the highest quality medical care to our patients. Learn more about EmergeOrtho's Diversity and Inclusion here: https://emergeortho.com/diversity/ 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONs, EDUCATIONAL & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Athletic Training (AT) from an accredited AT education program required
• NC Licensed Athletic Trainer, or eligible
• National Athletic Training Association (BOC) certification
• BLS certification required
• Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet and Mobile applications.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Position will primarily include Sports Medicine and Athletic Training coverage for local high schools, community college, and other community sporting events.
• Potential clinic responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, typical PT Tech job duties or assisting in orthopedic clinics as necessary.
• Responsible for daily practice and game coverage including management of on-field injuries, organization and administration, and record keeping.
• On-site recognition, evaluation, and immediate care procedures of illness and injury including emergency situations.
• Serve as a liaison between coaches, parents, AD, MD, and other health care providers responsible for treatment of injured athlete.
• Document and report all injuries referrals to the Sports Medicine Coordinator
• Appropriately triage injuries requiring an office or urgent care visit
• Administers proper athletic training techniques prior to games and practices to decrease risk of injury.
• Assists the physician and coach in determining when an injured athlete can safely return to participation and competition.
• Apply braces splints, or assistive devices and administer therapeutic modalities in accordance with standard techniques and procedures in order to facilitate recovery, function, and/or performance.
• Establishes and maintains medical files for each student involved in interscholastic athletics including injury, treatment and rehabilitation.

 Other

• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA privacy and confidentiality guidelines.
• Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions.
• Attends all regular meetings as requested, with proper notice
• Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Sports Medicine Coordinator, manager, or physicians.
• Maintains compliance with continuing educational requirements to maintain current certifications and licensure.