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Athletic Trainer

Mission Hospital McDowell
Marion, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/26/2026

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Athletic Trainer? At Mission Hospital McDowell, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Mission Hospital McDowell, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.


You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Athletic Trainer like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Role Summary: The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is an ancillary health care provider, principle member of the sports medicine team, and provides direct clinical care, to include evaluation, treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, and therapeutic intervention of emergent, acute, and chronic athletic injuries and illnesses, and is qualified to make return-to-play decisions. The ATC serves as a medical liaison to coordinate and facilitate care with Providers and other clinicians, parents, coaches, school administration, co-workers, and hospital administration. The Athletic Trainer aligns with Mission Sports Medicine Physicians and maintains a clinical protocol on file with the NC Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners. Sports Medicine care is provided to professional and non-professional school age, adolescence, and early, middle, and late adult athletes participating in athletic events at off-site locations, to include schools and community events, at the discretion of the Supervisor, Medical Director, and/or Athletic Director. For Schools: The Athletic Trainer will be responsible for the medical care of the athlete for the entire calendar year, to include pre-season, mid season, and post –season. When the assigned school is hosting away teams, the Athletic Trainer will also be responsible for the medical care of the away athletes. Depending on the school, the Athletic Trainer will be responsible for multiple athletes at any given time (see table below):

  • Private Schools: 150 student athletes
  • Middle Schools: 165 student athletes
  • High Schools: varies depending on classification (1A, 2A, 3A, or 4A), but could be 300 student athletes

What qualifications you will need:

  • Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field
  • Preferred Education: Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field
  • Required License: North Carolina Athletic Training License (LAT) or eligible National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (ATC) or eligible Current CPR/AED certification or obtained by 1st day of employment Current, valid NC driver’s license or obtain one within 30 days of employment Must by at least 21 years of age to meet Mission Health established insurance guidelines
  • Preferred License: American Heart Association CPR Instructor
  • Required Experience: Direct athletic training care in a collegiate or secondary school setting. Must be able to effectively and clearly communicate. Microsoft Office, Internet proficiency.
  • Preferred Experience: Clinical affiliations in NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, or professional athletics; injury tracking surveillance system and neurocognitive testing.

Mission Hospital McDowell is a community hospital with 25 beds, including five labor and delivery suites, serving McDowell County. Located in Marion, North Carolina, we offer many specialties, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, orthopedics, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, and walk-in, non-emergency care at Mission My Care Now McDowell. Five of Mission Hospital McDowell’s primary care practices have been recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as Rural Health Clinics. We have received many awards, which include Leapfrog Group Best Performer for pediatric head and pediatric body CT imaging, and an A grade for Patient Safety. Mission Hospital McDowell is a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Athletic Trainer opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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