Athletic Trainer - Physician Office - Piedmont Orthopaedic

Job Summary

The Athletic Trainer plays a crucial role in delivering clinical support to patient care, working closely with supervising providers or physical therapists. They specialize in injury assessment, bracing, rehabilitation, and facilitating return-to-play and functional training. The Athletic Trainer also coordinates patient education, develops treatment plans, and supports providers in scheduling and documentation.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the daily clinical treatment of patients, supporting physical therapists in implementing treatment plans.
• Provide guidance to patients on exercise programs, treatment plans, bracing, and scheduling.
• Manage and coordinate injury prevention programs for athletes, as well as cash-based functional return-to-play programming.
• Carefully coordinate care with outreach athletic trainers, physical therapists, and other medical professionals to optimize physician clinical throughput.
• Document injury treatments and develop plans of care.
• Maintain competency through participation in continuing education, in-services, and other learning opportunities.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training (required)
• Master’s degree in Athletic Training (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• NATA BOC Certified – National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (required)
• Current Athletic Trainer license in the state in which they are practicing (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Experience

• 2 Years Of Experience In Equivalent Setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:
  • Documentation in EPIC Express or exchange ideas by means of written and oral communication.
  • Measure and fit braces/casting/medical equipment for patients.
  • Explain and demonstrate exercises to patients.
  • Explain care plans, treatment plans and surgical plans to patients.
  • Inventory management.
  • Understanding of billing and charging.
  • Scheduling.
  • Monitor patient conditions during treatment and rehab.
• Soft/Interpersonal Skills:
  • Attention to detail.
  • Communications with multiple generations and multiple professions.
  • Conflict Resolution.
  • Active Listening.
  • Reads and interprets written/oral instructions.
  • Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
  • Acceptance of authority.
  • Teamwork.

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record or equivalent EMR (preferred)

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support