$10K Sign on Bonus Eligible!

Secondary School Setting

Job Summary

Athletic Training position within a growing and comprehensive Sports Medicine program. Responsible for providing daily medical coverage to assigned high school. Duties include, but are not limited to: Development and implementation of data-driven injury prevention programs; Recognition, management, and rehabilitation of injuries; Community-based education to optimize emergency preparedness; Promotion of the Athletic Training profession and associated referral pathways. Additionally, through collaborative cross-coverage within the Sports Medicine team, build upon the existing culture of excellent customer service and a team-based approach to facilitate a sustainable work-life balance.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Frye Regional Medical Center, located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina is a 355-bed acute care hospital, 81-bed Behavioral Health facility and more than 70 primary and specialty care providers.

Essential Functions

• Develop plans for providing athletic training coverage at all interscholastic athletic events identified in Athletic Training Program Coverage Policy.* Establish and maintain a budget for athletic training supplies/equipment
• Establish daily hours of operation for the athletic training facility.
• Develop comprehensive venue and condition specific emergency action plans.
• Establish a working relationship with a designated team physician and community physicians.
• Establish a working relationship with school nursing staff.
• Maintain adequate medical records on all injuries and rehabilitation procedures.
• Comply with any and all policies regarding health care delivery as indicated by the school systems regulations, and outlined in the Athletic Injury Management section of the school's athletic training program policies and procedures manual.
• Develop coach's professional development for CPR/AED, Concussion, Heat Illness, Sudden Cardiac Death, Sickle Cell

Benefits - Wide range of benefits options!

• Here at Frye, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.
• HSA
• 401(K) retirement plan contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
• Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
• Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

Why join our team?

Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university required.
• Master's Degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• National Certification by the NATA BOC (National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification)
• Eligible to obtain North Carolina Athletic Training License National Certification by the NATA BOC (National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification)
• Eligible to obtain North Carolina Athletic Training License

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Applied Knowledge: Athletic trainers must have knowledge about a large range of medical problems.
• Assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be needed.
• Decision-Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
• Attention to Detail: should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

Minimum Work Experience

1-2 years experience preferred. Will train new graduates.