Athletic Trainer

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Campus Health (CH) is a multi-specialty ambulatory college health clinic providing quality, and affordable health care for eligible students and spouses. Annually, CH has more than 80,000 patient encounters, which includes Primary Care and Women's Health as well as specialty clinics in sports medicine, orthopedics, gynecology, physical therapy, counseling and psychological services, travel clinic and allergy clinic. Weekend acute care is provided from 8-5 PM. On site ancillary services include pharmacy, OTC pharmacy, Student Stores pharmacy, medical laboratory, and radiology.

Campus Health has been continuously accredited since 1986 by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. All personnel are trained in the concepts and principles of Performance Improvement and serve as team members and leaders in shaping and defining the organization as it strives to provide quality and safe care.

Campus Health collaborates with Student Wellness and Campus Recreation and other Student Affairs partners to provide education and outreach to assist in keeping the campus population healthy.

Education and research comprise another important function of CH. CH provides clinical rotations and practicums for students in the School of Education, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work and Public Health, Department of Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Health and Radiology. In addition, CH serves as a research site for a number of faculty and graduate student grants and contracts, where CH staff participates with the principal investigators across a variety of medical specialties.

This is a ten-month temporary appointment

This position is a primary staff position in the Sports Medicine section of the Campus Health Service. The Athletic Trainer is expected to provide athletic training services for all students but will primarily work with campus recreation and provide coverage and care to club sports. This position will be responsible for assessment of injuries and proper treatment and referral. This position will also work with campus recreation on deciding on field coverage for high-risk sports. The athletic trainer will need to be trained in emergency care and be able to respond and make decisions following emergency action plans. The athletic trainer will participate actively in the teaching activities of the Sports Medicine Section, including graduate and undergraduate programs for Athletic Training Students in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science. In addition, the Athletic Trainer will participate in the clinical instruction of the many health care professionals-in-training, Residents and medical students on the Sports Medicine Service and other allied health student that are involved in affiliations with the Sports Medicine Program. Where appropriate, they will participate in the research activities carried out by the Sports Medicine Program.

Minimum of a bachelor's degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with at least 1 year of experience in relevant independent instructional or educational activities; specific minimum experience is at the discretion of the Director of Athletics.

* Experience in Athletic Training.
* North Carolina Athletic Training License.
* Professional CPR certification.
* Ability to develop and prepare emergency action plans.
* Athletic Trainer is bound by the Athletic Trainer Licensure Act (G.S. 90-525,528).

* Master's Degree.
* 3 years of experience as an Athletic Trainer at the Division IA college level.
* Additional certifications and skills are desirable in soft tissue modalities, dry needling, graston technique, and/or blood flow restriction.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.