Athletic Trainer, Physician Practice - Musculoskeletal Institute Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Lincolnton

5 days ago
United States$39.85/hrFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

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44% below median for Orthopedic Surgery — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $445k over 3 years

This employer has 1009 open roles — high hiring urgency

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Job Description

About the Role

Join American Addiction Centers as a Athletic Trainer, Physician Practice - Musculoskeletal Institute Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Lincolnton in United States. Department: 02370 GCMG Sports Medicine: Lincolnton - Sports Medicine Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F 8am-5pm Pay Range $26.55 - $39.

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs injury assessments and refers patient for necessary care.
  • Communicates with patients to triage, answer questions and to instruct in self-care, prevention and treatment.
  • Communicates with Physician and medical team to help determine need for special tests or services.
  • Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, health goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques.

Requirements

  • specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $39.85/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • No weekends required.

Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Athletic Trainer, Physician Practice - Musculoskeletal Institute Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Lincolnton.

Key Skills

Injury AssessmentPatient TriageRehabilitationReconditioningPatient EducationClinical EvaluationMedical TerminologyConflict ResolutionProblem SolvingPatient PositioningEmergency CareCare Planning
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Athletic Trainer, Physician Practice - Musculoskeletal Institute Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Lincolnton at American Addiction Centers a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Orthopedic Surgery physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at American Addiction Centers is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $40 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Flexible scheduling options available
  • Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
  • Exceptional work-life balance score (8.3/10)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Injury Assessment, Patient Triage, Rehabilitation, Reconditioning, Patient Education, Clinical Evaluation, Medical Terminology, Conflict Resolution. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: Serves as a Clinical Athletic Trainer providing evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions. Responsibilities include performing injury assessments, implementing individualized plans of care, and coordinating with physicians to ensure optimal patient o...

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About American Addiction Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
8.3

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 10%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

5d ago