Clinical Athletic Trainer

Clinical Athletic Trainer - Sign On Bonus

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• Department: 02408 WFBMG University Group Practice – Asheboro Primary Care – Surgery:
  Orthopedics
• Status:
  Full time
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday 8:00 a‑5:00 p, occasional Saturday
• Pay Range: $26.10 - $39.15

• Sign‑on Bonus: $12,000 (eligible if requirements met)
• Relocation Assistance:
  Up to $3,000 for qualified applicants
• Location:
  
  Asheboro, NC
• Full Time

• Day 1 Health Coverage:
  Choose from copay or HSA‑eligible options starting your first day
• Generous PTO:
  Up to 25 days per year for vacation, sickness, holidays, personal matters
• Parental Benefits: 6 weeks paid maternity leave for birthing mothers and 4 weeks paid parental leave for non‑birthing parents
• Retirement:
  Up to 7% employer‑paid contributions
• Education Reimbursement:
  Up to $2,500 per year toward a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year toward a graduate degree

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in athletic training from a CAATE‑accredited program
• Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
• License or eligibility for a North Carolina Athletic Training license within 30 days of hire
• Completion of American Heart Association BLS (CPR and AED) within 30 days of hire

• Provide clinical athletic training services in local orthopedic clinics following all applicable regulations and policies. May require travel to clinic locations.
• Room patients and obtain pertinent medical history.
• Perform clinical injury evaluation, assessment, and diagnostic reasoning.
• Order x‑rays or imaging exams as directed.
• Prepare injections as directed.
• Assist physicians with procedures, wound care, and concussion testing.
• Apply custom splints, fiberglass casts, and remove casts.
• Fit and instruct patients on braces, boots, crutches, splints, and durable medical equipment.
• Provide therapeutic home exercise program instruction.
• Handle administrative duties: patient calls, chart preparation, paperwork, post‑op calls, scheduling, insurance and referral forms, and prior authorizations.
• Document all patient care in EPIC (EMR) accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Assist with patient education for chronic and acute conditions.
• Participate in data collection for research studies.
• Clean and stock exam rooms.
• Adhere to departmental dress code.
• Engage in professional growth and development to maintain competencies.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing departmental policies.
• Perform other clinical duties as required by state regulations.
• Receive required immunizations; exemptions allowed for documented contraindications.
• Other duties as assigned; responsibilities may change with notice.

• Excellent leadership, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills; oral, written, and patient explanation techniques.
• Ability to work independently and confidently.
• Proactive in building relationships with physicians and staff.
• Adaptable to diverse developmental and sociocultural backgrounds.
• Professional and timely communication within the healthcare team.
• Effective conflict resolution and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working with patients of all ages, races, classes, and genders.

• Day shift hours, with possible evening and weekend work.
• Fast‑paced and occasionally stressful environment.
• Potential exposure to infections and emergency situations.

Competitive compensation, shift and incentive pay, annual performance increases, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

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