Description
UPMC Sports Medicine is hiring an Athletic Trainer on a casual basis. This position will support the Pittsburgh area.
Purpose:
Provide athletic training services for UPMC contractual organizations. Involved in various programs coordinated and/or sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine.
Responsibilities:
- Provides evaluations, establishes plans of care, and selects appropriate treatment and rehabilitation interventions.
- Provides athletic training services following the rules and regulations of the National Athletic Trainers Association Code of Ethics, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, Pennsylvania State Practice Act and Pennsylvania Rules & Regulations for Licensed Athletic Trainers, and UPMC system-wide and Athletic Training & Development department-specific Policies and Procedures.
- Maintains, completes and submits appropriate electronic and written incident documentation for the contracted organization per departmental policies and procedures.
- Follows established departmental communication standards for athletic training staff
- Provides athletic training services within contractual guidelines utilizing UPMC and site-specific Written Protocol and adhering to Written Physician Agreements
- Maintains, completes and submits department-specific electronic and written documentation to supervisory staff at UPMC as per departmental policies and procedures.
- Understands UPMC resources available and is a liaison for patient care.
- Checks email for coverage requests and for communication of business operations. When appropriate, responds back to sender within 24-48 hours.
- Communicates schedule availability and changes to management staff.
- Provide a sufficient amount of hours worked so that the staffing needs of the department are met.
- Maintains an adequately stocked kit for coverage using the provided supplies.
- Communicates with the organization's athletic trainer prior to coverage to obtain directions, schedules, and other logistics.
- Communicates with the organization's athletic trainer after coverage is provided (i.e. injury updates, issues, etc.) and maintains appropriate injury documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master's Degree in Athletic Training
- Ability to quickly establish rapport with students, physician's, staff, and co-workers.
- Highly organized and able to prioritize assignments.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to worksites within local area required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Certified as an athletic trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC).
- Licensed as an athletic trainer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Emergency Cardiac Care based on AHA standards including both didactic and skills demonstrations. Course must include following areas: adult & pediatric CPR, AED, airway obstruction, 2nd rescuer CPR and barrier devices (e.g., pocket mask, bag valve mask). Proof of course completion must be presented within 30 days of hire.
- Act 114 PDE FBI Clearance
- Act 168
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.
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