Tryon Med is hiring: Athletic Trainer- South Park in Charlotte

Job Summary: The Athletic Trainer is a licensed healthcare professional who works collaboratively with sports medicine physicians to provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care. This role functions as a clinical extender, supporting injury evaluation, treatment planning, rehabilitation progression, and patient education for athletes and physically active patients across the continuum of care. The Athletic Trainer helps optimizephysician efficiency, improve patient throughput, and enhance the overall patient experience by bridging injury assessment, treatment, and recovery.

Primary Job Responsibilities: Clinical Care & Patient Management Perform detailed injury histories and musculoskeletal assessments under physician direction Assistphysicians with orthopedic and sports medicine physical examinations Translate mechanism of injury, functional demands, and symptom progression into meaningful clinical context Support diagnosis and treatment planning through case presentation and clinical documentation Develop and instruct patients on home exercise programs (HEPs) andinjury specificcare plans Fit, educate, and manage durable medical equipment (DME), braces, splints, and taping Assistwith or perform concussion screening andfollow-upper established protocols Monitor rehabilitation progress and communicate patient status to physicians and care teams Clinic & Physician Support Act as a physician extender to improve clinic flow and efficiency Document patient encounters accurately andtimelyin the electronic medical record (EMR) Assistwith procedures and injections asappropriateand within scope Coordinate care with physical therapy, imaging, and other ancillary services Triage patient questions and messages related to musculoskeletal care Patient Education & Engagement Educate patients on injury prevention, activity modification, and returntosport/work guidance Reinforce physician treatment plans to promote adherence and positive outcomes Provide clear, ageappropriate, andactivity specificeducation to patients and families‑‑specific education to patients and families Professional Practice Maintain licensure, certification, and continuing education requirements Adhere toevidence-basedpractice standards and organizational policies Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration Serve as a preceptor for athletic training students when applicable