Athletic Trainer Fellowship-12 month

JOB SUMMARY: The Athletic Training Fellowship is designed to prepare post graduate athletic trainers advanced placement through rigorous leadership, clinical, outreach, and research opportunities with a focus on patient centered care. All duties and responsibilities performed under the supervision of a directing physician. Fellows will work closely in a comprehensive multidisciplinary model with sports medicine physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and certified athletic trainers to further develop clinical skills and a knowledge base beyond that of current undergraduate and graduate level practices. The twelve-month fellowship includes patient care in our orthopeadic and primary care clinics specializing in Sports Medicine, observation and in the operating room, sports concussion training and management, semi-professional sports coverage, Division I athletics coverage, and high school outreach opportunities covering a wide variety of sporting events, and research opportunities. This position offers a highly competitive annual stipend and includes full benefits. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's or Master’s degree (preferred) in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program. New graduates are welcome to apply. 

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: BOC certified and licensed as a Certified Athletic Trainer in the State of North Carolina.  Completion of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification, which includes CPR and AED training. 

Essential Functions-CLINICAL

1. Direct patient contact for the evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology consistent within the scope and practice of athletic training clinical competencies as defined by the NATA BOC and State of  North Carolina Athletic Training Licensure.
2. Performs appropriate medical history on each patient seen, including but not limited to; thorough history of injury or condition, primary or chief complaint, pain level assessment, past medical history, quality of life and how it is affected, and appropriate medications being taken.
3. Performs appropriate physical exam on each patient seen, including but not limited to; range of motion testing, strength and/or manual muscle testing, sensation/dermatome testing, palpation, functional testing, ligamentous testing, diagnostic ultrasound, and special tests as needed.
4. Orders diagnostic studies or other referrals under the direction of the supervising physician, including but not limited to; Radiographs, MRI’s, EMG studies, CT scans, Ultrasounds, rehabilitation referrals, physician referrals, and appropriate medication prescriptions .
5. Provides and determines appropriate rehabilitation/therapy exercises based on patient injury, including instruction, demonstration, and feedback on patient performance of exercises. 
6. Performs therapeutic procedures such as would care, dressing changes, suture removal, and cast application and removal. 
7. Determines best use/application of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) including fitting patients with DME, splints, wraps, and other various equipment, educates patients on appropriate application, use, and care of equipment.
8. Removal of sutures and providing dressing changes to post-surgical patients as directed by the attending physician, when necessary.
9. Aiding the physician in preparing and administering injections required for patient care. Preparations include cleaning and disinfecting the area to be injected and preparing materials to be utilized throughout the injection process, and performing duties under the direction of the supervising physician.
10. Aiding the physician and support staff in preparation of the patient and surgical suite for surgeries performed by the attending physician. Preparations include room sterilization, patient positioning and sterilization, surgical draping, and other surgical needs required by the directing physician, when necessary.
11. Communicate and educate patient’s possible or current plan of care such as inquiries about treatments, therapies, pre and post op care, and expected outcomes.
12. Administer concussion testing and education to patients suffering from concussions or head injuries.
13. Perform other related clinical duties and administrative duties required by physician.
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Essential Functions-OUTREACH

1. Provide athletic training services to high school, college, and/or community sporting events as determined necessary in order to attain departmental goals of fellowship.
2. Understands and uses preventative measures to ensure the highest quality of care for every patient.
3. Provides on-site recognition, evaluation, and immediate care procedures of illn