What are the responsibilities and job description for the ATHLETIC TRAINER position at Duke?
Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.
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JOB LOCATION
Duke Sports Sciences Institute - 3475 Erwin Rd
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide direct and indirect care to patients at our Duke Sports Sciences Institute clinic located in Durham, NC.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform appropriate patient intake for a variety of medical and musculoskeletal conditions. This includes, but is 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. 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 of supervising physician, perform appropriate point of care testing and order appropriate diagnostic testing or follow-up care.
- Document all aspects of evaluation, testing appropriately within the Electronic Health Record.
- Collaborate with supervising physician to develop an appropriate plan of care for treatment/interventions.
- Use current best practices for concussion evaluation and management.
- Prepare for and assists physician with minor surgical procedures, including preparation of patient treatment site.
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree in athletic training or equivalent from a CAATE accredited program required. Work requires knowledge of the domains of athletic training: injury/illness prevention and wellness protection, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation, and organizational and professional health and well-being. NATABOC Certification (National Athletic Trainers Association-Board of Certification) is required.
- No experience required.
- NCBATE licensed or eligible NATABOC certification
JOB HOURS
The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.
Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.
Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.
This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.
