Athletic Trainer - Orthopaedics - CP II

About the Role

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. This position requires the clinical evaluation and educational skills expected of an athletic trainer working in a physician‑extender role. The athletic trainer is responsible for athletic injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning as set forth by the NATA Board of Certification, and will demonstrate proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment. The athletic trainer will carry out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the team/program/event physician and may work as an embedded member in a school where clinical supervision is limited.

Responsibilities

• Casting and patient care – casting patients, providing splints, braces, crutches and other DME; patient education for these items.
• Staple or suture removal, preparing injections, taking vital signs, and stocking and cleaning rooms.
• Disability cases – answering patient clinical phone calls promptly and completing disability paperwork.
• Patient education – educate patients on home exercise programs and therapeutic exercise; communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Patient information – rooming patients, obtaining necessary information to update histories and charts; review clinic schedules and charts to verify appropriate test results or patient information have been received.
• Order appropriate x‑ray, lab, or other medical tests as indicated.
• Perform thorough medical histories and appropriate physical examinations with proper documentation.

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 (must obtain 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

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the use of relevant medical terminology.

Pay

Salary range: $23.24 – $33.41 per hour (hiring range). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

This position qualifies for the Athletic Trainer Incentive Program: $10,000 paid over a three‑year commitment period.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Day shift. On‑site work.

Benefits

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. Employees of other North Carolina agencies who participate in TSERS or the ORP may continue participation.