Clinic Athletic Trainer

Novant Health Ortho & Sports Medicine Cornelius is seeking a Clinic Athletic Trainer to serve as part of the rehabilitation care team and as an expert in developing and implementing developmental performance plans to bridge formal rehabilitation and client activity goals.

About the role

The performance clinic athletic trainer is responsible for being part of the performance team, coaching groups of athletes, adults, and individuals to reach their highest levels in preparation for competition and life. You will promote Novant Health within the entity and through community outreach initiatives while serving as an integral part of the healthcare delivery team.

Responsibilities

• Perform appropriate patient intake for a variety of medical and musculoskeletal conditions, including but not limited to:
  • Thorough history of condition or injury
  • Chief complaint
  • Assessment of pain level
  • Completion and/or review of past medical history, family history, social history, and medication reconciliation
• Perform appropriate physical examination per patient history and chief complaint, including but not limited to:
  • Palpation of the affected and unaffected areas
  • Range of motion testing
  • Strength testing (manual muscle testing, dynamic muscle testing)
  • Myotome/dermatome testing
  • Ligamentous stress testing
  • Functional testing
• At the direction of the supervising therapist, perform appropriate point-of-care testing.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or equivalent from a CAATE-accredited program required. Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of one year of experience as a certified athletic trainer, having participated in various administrative, educational, or medical support services, required.
  • Minimum one year of experience as a performance professional in a youth, college, hospital, or professional organization, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • NATABOC Certification (National Athletic Trainers Association-Board of Certification), required.
  • NCBATE licensed or eligible, required.
  • BLS certification within 30 days of hire, required.
  • Industry certification (preferably NSCA-CSCS or NASM), preferred.
• Additional Skills:
  • Excellent presentation skills in various group settings.
  • Strong customer service skills where the client and patient are top priority.
  • Energy and passion for mentoring others to achieve their personal recovery and wellness goals.
  • Social media experience, knowledge, and participation.
  • Ability to drive and travel between venues as needed.

Benefits

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.