Athletic Trainer - Orthopaedics/Orthopedic

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. This position qualifies for our Athletic Trainer Incentive Program: $10,000 paid over a three-year commitment period.

About the Role

This position requires 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. Responsibilities include demonstrating proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment, and carrying out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the team/program/event physician. This position may work as an embedded member in a school where clinical supervision is limited.

Responsibilities

• Casting patients, providing splints, braces, crutches, and other durable medical equipment (DME), and educating patients on these items.
• Staple or suture removal, preparing injections, taking vital signs, and stocking and cleaning rooms.
• Answering patient clinical phone calls in a timely manner and completing disability paperwork.
• Educating patients on home exercise programs and therapeutic exercise, and communicating effectively with patients and staff members.
• Rooming patients and obtaining necessary information to update patient history and charts.
• Reviewing clinic schedules and charts to verify all appropriate test results or patient information related to the appointment have been received.
• Ordering appropriate x-ray, lab, or other medical tests as indicated.
• Performing thorough medical history and appropriate physical examinations on patients with proper documentation.

About the Department

The Department of Orthopaedics at UNC is built upon core values encompassing clinical care, operations, teaching, research, and an unwavering commitment to our people. The team includes exceptionally skilled and patient-centered individuals such as physicians, physician extenders, and staff, addressing a diverse array of musculoskeletal needs within the community.

Specialized services include sports medicine, re-injury prevention, hand/wrist/elbow, knee & hip, foot & ankle, orthopedic oncology, pediatrics, and trauma. Facilities are located at:

• UNC Orthopaedics at Carolina Pointe II
• UNC Orthopaedics Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) on the UNC Chapel Hill campus
• UNC Orthopaedics-Weaver Crossing near the Chapel Hill/Durham border
• UNC Orthopaedics at Panther Creek in Cary

As part of this department, you will join a uniquely skilled and motivated team comprising athletic trainers, nurses, medical assistants, and orthopaedic cast technicians, working alongside orthopaedic physicians and advanced practice providers dedicated to exceptional and equitable patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) certification.
• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer by the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners or license eligible (must receive license within 6 months of hire).
• BLS for healthcare providers.
• One year of experience as an athletic trainer preferred.
• 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.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Standard hours per week: 40.00.
• Work schedule: Day.
• Work assignment type: Onsite.
• Job location: Chapel Hill, NC.