Athletic Trainer - Orthopaedics
UNC Health · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area · 2 days ago
On-siteOTHR$23.24–$33.41/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Casting and Patient Care - Casting patients, providing splints, braces, crutches and other DME and provide patient education for these items.
- S staple or suture removal, preparing injections, taking vital signs and stocking and cleaning rooms.
- Disability Cases - Answering patient clinical phone calls in a timely manner and completing disability paperwork.
- Patient Education - Educate patients on home exercise programs and therapeutic exercise. Communicates effectively with patients and staff members.
- Patient Information - Rooming and obtaining the necessary patient information to update the patient history and chart. Reviewing clinic schedules and charts to verify all of the appropriate test results or patient information related to the appointment have been received. Order appropriate x-ray, lab or other medical tests as indicated.
- Performance of a thorough medical history and appropriate physical examination on patients with appropriate documentation.
Requirements
- Education Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
- Licensure/Certification Requirements - Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) certification Licensed as an Athletic Trainer by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners or license eligible. If license eligible, must receive license within 6 months of hire. BLS for healthcare providers.
- Professional Experience Requirements - One (1) year of experience as an athletic trainer preferred.
- Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the use of relevant medical terminology.
Commitment Incentive
Incentive $10,000 Commitment Incentive paid out in 6 installments over 3 years.
Pay and Benefits
Salary Range: $23.24 - $33.41 per hour (Hiring Range)
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