Certified Athletic Trainer

Join a direct-access practice with no travel, predictable hours, and real work-life balance + $5,000 sign-on bonus. Check out our clinic: About Us Optimyzed Movement & Recovery is an athletic wellness clinic built for people who value physical activity. We blend expert movement care with advanced recovery tools and practical lifestyle planning to support active lifestyles. We are an athletic trainer-forward practice, providing direct access care to our community. We've built a model that supports a sustainable career in athletic training. With no travel and fewer of the personal demands traditionally associated with the profession, you can focus on delivering great care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Position Overview We are seeking a proactive, high-energy Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) with a passion for hands-on care to join our team in this emerging care model. You'll have the opportunity to use your full clinical scope and expertise to support a broad spectrum of everyday athletes. Key Clinical Responsibilities Assessment & Evaluation: Perform physical evaluations and movement assessments to guide personalized care. Manual Therapy: Deliver hands-on care using cupping, IASTM, stretching, joint mobilizations, and dry needling. Dry needling certification can be completed after hire. Recovery Strategies: Guide members in the use of recovery tools based on their clinical presentation and individual goals. Home Exercise Planning: Create customized programs to support injury prevention, rehabilitation, return to activity, and long-term movement health. Lifestyle Planning: Help members build sustainable habits that complement their clinical care. Qualifications and Skills Certification: Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification as an Athletic Trainer required. Licensure: Eligible for licensure as an Athletic Trainer in North Carolina. Experience: 2+ years of clinical experience; experience across a variety of settings is welcome. Education: Master's or Doctoral degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or a related field. Technology: Comfortable using technology as part of the care experience. Relationship Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to educate, motivate, and build trust with members. Mindset: An athlete-first approach with a passion for expanding opportunities for athletic trainers to deliver care in emerging settings. Position Details & Pay Location: Durham, NC Employment Type: Independent Contractor Travel Requirements: None Annual Compensation: $60,000 to $70,000 per year Incentive Compensation: Eligible for performance-based compensation Equal Opportunity Employer We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr AgUpdate