Athletic Trainer

Advocate Aurora Health

. Serve as a Clinical Athletic Trainer in primary care sports medicine, orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and/or clinical settings .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $27 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical athletic training, including injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation, while effectively communicating care plans and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Proficient in managing patient care documentation and advocating for patient needs in diverse clinical settings.

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Athletic Training CertificationBLS CertificationInjury AssessmentPatient Care DocumentationCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Injury PreventionClinical EvaluationRehabilitationPatient PositioningEmergency CareTriageTreatment PlanningFine ManipulationPatient EducationEquipment Operation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingConflict ResolutionOrganizational SkillsStress ManagementCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Athletic Trainer LicenseBLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Sports MedicineOrthopedic CareMusculoskeletal HealthPatient AdvocacyGrowth and Development Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a Clinical Athletic Trainer in primary care sports medicine, orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and/or clinical settings
Deliver high-quality care to patients of all ages and skill levels
Assist with administration, supervision, and evaluation of patient care
Provide injury prevention, immediate emergency care, clinical evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning
Perform injury assessments and refer patients for necessary care
Triage patients, answer questions, and instruct patients in self-care, prevention, and treatment
Collaborate with physicians and the medical team to determine the need for special tests or services
Establish and implement individualized plans of care based on evaluation results and health goals
Communicate plans of care to everyone involved in the patient's care
Monitor outcomes and adjust treatment plans based on patient response
Advocate for patients by working with physicians and key professionals
Address patients' physical and psychosocial comfort needs
Complete after-visit summaries, home exercise programs, patient/family teaching, community-service referrals, and equipment orders
Complete required patient-care documentation, including assessments, progress notes, and after-visit summaries
Perform patient positioning, transferring, and transporting duties
Provide age-appropriate care based on growth and development principles
Work a split schedule between Prosperity and Albemarle clinics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
Currently licensed or eligible for an Athletic Trainer license issued by the state in which the teammate practices within 30 days of hire
Ability to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS), including CPR and AED training, within 30 days of hire
Bachelor's degree in athletic training from a CAATE-accredited program
No experience required
Excellent communication skills
Ability to understand and communicate medical terminology
Ability to explain processes to patients in plain language and use teach-back to ensure understanding
Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height
Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
Ability to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Ability to work under stressful situations
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and remain well organized
Ability to work a flexible schedule and in varying indoor/outdoor environments
Ability to travel and tolerate weather and road conditions
Functional use of senses for effective communication
Ability to perform fine manipulation for dressing, stitch and staple removal
Ability to frequently walk, assist, and lift patients
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job
Ability to wear protective apparel when exposed to electrical, chemical, blood, and bodily-fluid hazards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program