Job Description

Job Title: Athletic Trainer
Job ID: 190001I7
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours: Day/Evening
Shift: Day Job
Facility:
Department: LRMC Ortho Spec Cent PA
Location: 1160 Manheim Pike, Lancaster PA 17601

Description

Purpose:
Provide athletic training services for UPMC contractual organizations. Involved in various programs coordinated and/or sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine.  

Responsibilities:

• Primary clinical assistant to designated Sports Medicine/Orthopedic provider for designated clinical hours
• Assists in providing treatment to patients at UPMC Centers for Rehab Services as needed.
• Participates in athletic training services at special events sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine .
• Assists in maintaining efficient flow of patients, provides educational services, and selects and fits prescribed soft goods items in the physician offices associated with UPMC Sports Medicine as needed.
• Participates in community education programming approved by UPMC Sports Medicine.
• 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.
• Presents one in-service education program annually according to established departmental guidelines.
• Maintains, completes and submits appropriate electronic and written incident documentation for the contracted organization per departmental policies and procedures.
• Proactive in building relationships with UPMC services 
• Participates in professional growth and development related to the field of sports medicine to further his/her knowledge
• Coordinates, conducts a/o assists in pre-season assessments for contracted athletic organizations.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science or Art degree.
• Ability to quickly establish rapport with students, physicians, 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:

• Certification as an athletic trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC).
• Certified as an athletic trainer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Emergency Cardiac Care that covers the following areas: adult & pediatric CPR, AED, airway obstruction, 2nd rescuer CPR and barrier devices (e.g., pocket mask, bag valve mask).
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Athletic Trainer Certified (NATA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Driver's License

Act 33 with renewal

Act 34 with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Salary Range: $ to $ / hour

Union Position: No

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