Athletic Trainer Certified

Join EmergeOrtho as a Certified Athletic Trainer - Hiring Immediately!

EmergeOrtho is committed to being the trusted leader in innovative, quality-focused comprehensive musculoskeletal care. With offices across North Carolina, our Duraleigh location is currently seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer who is ready to thrive in a collaborative and rewarding clinical environment.

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 colleges, and other community partners. This position will be primarily with Johnson County High School, with some coverage in Wake County.

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

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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors or masters degree in athletic training
• BOC Athletic Trainer certification is required
• North Carolina State License is required
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Current National Athletic Training Association (NATA) Membership
• Experience in casting and splinting preferred
• Previous experience in an orthopedic clinic setting preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform duties by taking initiative without direct daily supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, providers, and patients
• Knowledge of basic computer programs

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

• Maintain an adequate knowledge base regarding precautions for the patient undergoing physical medicine services and treatments
• Monitor patient flow for physicians. Greets patient, and escorts the patient from the waiting room to the exam rooms, x-ray, or cast room
• Monitor the physician schedules as appropriate to ensure adequate patient flow and preparation for clinic
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies for physician assessment
• Prepares injections as ordered by the supervising physician
• Assists physicians in preparing for examinations and minor procedures
• Prepare patient for examination, including appropriate clothing, positioning, and supplies necessary to complete patient exam
• Obtain and document patient medical history including the reason for the visit and any other pertinent information related to treatment prior to physician exam
• Participates in minor procedures such as suture removal, dressing changes, cast or splint, and/or DME application
• Obtains prior authorization for procedures, equipment, and medication, if appropriate
• Ensures timely communication with the patient regarding the plan of care and response to questions or concerns
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization
• Maintains compliance with infection control policies and procedure
• Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA privacy and confidentiality guidelines established by the practice
• Maintains compliance with continuing education requirements to maintain current certifications, licensures, etc.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned by Manager, including schedule changes and travel to office locations as assigned

From the mountains to the coast, EmergeOrtho is North Carolinas premier provider, recognized for offering world-class, comprehensive, and compassionate care serving patients with 60 locations in 28 counties. As the largest physician-owned orthopedic practice in the state and the 6th in the country, EmergeOrthos medical team includes upwards of 170 highly trained orthopedic specialists and nearly as many advanced practice providers. Our subspecialty orthopedic teams offer advanced expertise in conditions of the bones, muscles, and joints. Providing multiple locations, extensive orthopedic services including therapy, and focusing on continuity of care are among the top priorities of EmergeOrtho. Please visit for additional information or to apply directly.

EmergeOrtho, P.A. complies with applicable civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other class protected by the state or local law.

We are committed to the core values of Quality, Innovation, Compassion, Community, Education, Integrity, Teamwork, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Benefits:

• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Milestone Bonus Program
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Note: Available benefits based on hours worked per week.