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Athletic Trainer - Medical Weight Management, Floyd
Job Description
Atrium Health Floyd Weight Management Clinic offers a collaborative, patient-centered approach to healthy weight loss and long-term wellness. As part of a multidisciplinary team, athletic trainers work alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to support patients through individualized exercise, lifestyle, and behavior-change programs designed to improve overall health and quality of life. The clinic provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping patients achieve sustainable wellness goals. The Athletic Trainer provides on-site medical support for clinic patients. When necessary, he/she refers individuals to the appropriate specialist or General Practitioner. The Athletic Trainer provides patient education regarding injury prevention, anatomy, body mechanics, and rehabilitation. The primary mission of the Athletic Trainer is to progress athletes through rehabilitation protocols and return them functionally to a state comparable to pre-injury. The qualified candidate will possess the following: A. Education 1. High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute required 2. Completion of an accredited curriculum established by the National Association of Athletic Trainers (NATA) Board of Certification required B. Experience 1. Knowledge of the Athletic Training profession as normally acquired through academic experience, clinical affiliations, and/or previous work experience in the field C. Licensure/Certification 1. Licensed as an Athletic Trainer NATA Board of Certification/applicable state Athletic Trainers Associations