Job Summary

This position is first shift Monday-Friday 8-5.

Novant Health is seeking an Athletic Trainer to work in primary care, sports medicine or orthopedic clinical setting and specialize in the delivery of high quality health care for those engaged in physical activity. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

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At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

The team member’s Number One job responsibility is to deliver the most remarkable patient experience,in every dimension, every time, and understands how to contribute to the health system’s vision ofachieving that commitment to patients and families. At Novant Health, people are our business. We treateach other with respect and compassion. We embrace the differences in our strengths while fostering anenvironment of inclusion, empowerment, inspiration and courage. The team member will use NovantHealth’s First Do No Harm (NHFDNH) safety behaviors/error prevention tools and high reliabilitystrategies as appropriate to ensure a safe, remarkable patient experience.

Serves as part of the rehabilitation care team and as an expert in developing and implementingdevelopmental performance plans to bridge formal rehabilitation and client activity goals. Theperformance clinic athletic trainer is responsible for being a part of the performance team with coachinggroups of athletes, adults and individuals to reach their highest levels in preparation for competition andlife. Promote Novant Health within own entity as well

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.

• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.

• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

  Essential Functions• Perform appropriate patient intake for a variety of medical and musculoskeletal conditions. Thisincludes, but is not limited to, thorough history of condition or injury, chief complaint, assessmentof pain level, completion and / or review of past medical history, family history social history andmedication reconciliation. Perform appropriate physical examination per patient history and chiefcomplaint. This includes but is not limited to palpation of the affected area and unaffected area,range of motion testing, strength testing / manual muscle testing / dynamic muscle testing,myotome/dermatome testing, ligamentous stress testing, or functional testing. At direction ofsupervising therapist, perform appropriate point of care testing.• Document all aspects of treatment progression, testing appropriately within the EMR. Triagepatient messages, phone calls and questions appropriately, whether it is resolving issue within thescope of practice or utilizing therapist, or other ancillary staff as needed to resolve question.Manage EMR communication in a timely manner and communicates both delays, andresults/subsequent plan of care in a courteous, efficient, and patient-appropriate manner.Respond to problems/opportunities to improve patient care & customer service. Serve aspreceptor to undergraduate athletic training student interns.• Based on patient diagnosis, current activity level and patient care plan goal, collaborates withsupervising therapist to: Develop and teach an appropriate home exercise program. Effectivelyeducate patient as to why any of the above or combination of the above is included in the plan ofcare.• Uses current best practices for concussion evaluation and care, which includes but is not limitedto: Symptom scoring via detailed clinical interview. ImPACT neurocognitive test. Vestibular OcularMotor Screen. Balance Assessment. Recognition of symptom clusters, clinical trajectories basedon symptom presentation• Collaborates with supervising therapist to develop a specific concussion care plan for each patientthat includes academic and physical recommendations based on clinical assessment.• Foster positive relationships with participants, team members, partners and potential clients.Support growth with outreach initiatives and community engagement activity. Work independentlywhile maintaining departmental standards.• Demonstrates good working knowledge of various training techniques, flexibility and creativity inimplementation of these techniques. Designs plans in coordination with medical providers andother services the patient is receiving. Maintain accurate records. Demonstrates awareness anduse of proper safety measures regarding patients. Functions as part of the interdisciplinary team.• Cover community events and or sport functions as needed.• Human Experience:• Gain customer confidence through competence, good communication, and trust buildingbehaviors.• Show courage through creating and sharing innovative ideas to improve the experience for bothpatients and peers.• Round on patients to create meaningful connections and keep patients informed of visit details(delays/wait times).• Model the service standards through consistently engaging in Always Event behaviors and viewfeedback through the patient lens.• Recognize and value the unique differences and similarities in both our team members andpatients to create an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.• Explain all processes to patients in plain language and utilize teach back to ensure understanding.• Know and model the mission, vision and values, and how they relate to role-specificresponsibilities.• Model our people credo through a passion to care for each other, our patients and ourcommunities.Non-Essential FunctionsAll other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EducationEducation Level Required/Preferred Description4 Year / Bachelors Degree Required Bachelors’ degree in athletic training orequivalent from a CAATE accredited programrequiredGraduate Degree PreferredExperienceYears of Experience Required/Preferred Description1 Required Minimum of one year experience as a certifiedathletic trainer having participated in variousadministrative, educational or medical supportservices1 Preferred Minimum one year experience as aperformance professional in a youth, college,hosptial or professional organizationRefer to the Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096.Licensure/CertificationType (ex NP, RN, CMA) Required/PreferredNATABOC Certification (National Athletic Trainers Association-Board ofCertification)RequiredNCBATE licensed or eligible RequiredBLS certification within 30 days of hire RequiredIndustry Certification; preferably NSCA-CSCS or NASM PreferredAdditional Skills/Requirements (required)• Excellent presentation skill 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 venuesas needed.Additional Skills/Requirements

Job Opening ID

40800