Athletic Trainer-Duke Sports Sciences Institute (DSSI)- Durham, NC

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.

Learn more about us: https://dhip.dukehealth.org/about-us

Athletic Trainer- Duke Sports Sciences Institute

$7,500 Commitment Bonus Eligible | Paid out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments (6 months and 12 months).

**Only new hires who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past 12 months (at the time of offer) are eligible to receive the commitment bonus.**

Job Location:

3475 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705

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.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager or HCA.

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  Job Eligibility Requirements:

• • A four-year college degree meeting the requirements of an athletic trainer. Subsequently, the individual must obtain a license to practice in North Carolina from NCBATE.
  • National BOC certification
  • Licensed by NC Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners
  • Current CPR certification

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    Job Hours:

  • Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with no evenings, weekends or holidays

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.