Athletic Trainer- Ballantyne
General 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 optimize physician 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
Assist physicians 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) and injury specific care plans
Fit, educate, and manage durable medical equipment (DME), braces, splints, and taping
Assist with or perform concussion screening and follow-up per 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 and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Assist with procedures and injections as appropriate and 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 return to sport/work guidance
Reinforce physician treatment plans to promote adherence and positive outcomes
Provide clear, age appropriate, and activity specific education to patients and families‑‑specific education to patients and families
Professional Practice
Maintain licensure, certification, and continuing education requirements
Adhere to evidence-based practice standards and organizational policies
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration
Serve as a preceptor for athletic training students when applicable
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a CAATE‑accredited athletic training program
Board of Certification (BOC) certification as an Athletic Trainer
Current NC state licensure
Strong knowledge of orthopedic injuries, rehabilitation principles, and sports medicine practices
Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, ‑team based‑ clinical environment
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the clinic for extended periods
Ability to assist patients with positioning, bracing, and therapeutic activities
Occasional lifting, bending, and manual assistance as required for patient care
As an independent practice, the difference is personal.
The physicians of Tryon Medical Partners joined forces because we share a core belief: the patient-doctor connection is the foundation for better health. This is the reason we are an independent practice. It allows us to remain true to our principles, while delivering better care rooted in stronger relationships.
What are the benefits of choosing an independent practice?
Value – We are able to practice medicine and conduct business nimbly and efficiently, with fewer layers of bureaucracy in our way – or our patients’.
Transparency – As a leaner organization, we are in direct contact with our patients and partners. Keeping it personal means serving with integrity and accountability.
Choice – In the changing world of healthcare, consolidation has become the new normal, and options are shrinking. We created an independent practice because we believe more choices should be available to everyone. Better health comes from having more than a healthcare provider. It takes a healthcare partner.
