Description
UPMC Sports Medicine is one of the nation’s largest employers of athletic trainers with approximately 200 staff members.
This is a full-time position floating to cover time off requests, leaves of absences, and special events in the Williamsport area. This position comes with a pay differential.
As a staff member in our program, you will be part of a team led by world-renowned sports medicine experts that work in state-of-the-art facilities. We have comprehensive physician, imaging, physical therapy, concussion, nutrition, and sports performance services that serve as resources to you.
Purpose:
Provide athletic training services for UPMC contractual organizations, physicians office and physical therapy clinics on an as-needed basis in order to provide replacement coverage or fill temporary staff vacancies. Involved in various programs coordinated and/or sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine.
Responsibilities:
- Adaptable to working in various environments, flexible with schedule assignments/changes, and maintains an adequately stocked kit for coverage
- Follows established departmental communication standards for athletic training staff
- Participates in athletic training services at special events sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine
- Proactive in building relationships with UPMC services (CRS facilities, neuropsychologists, physicians, etc)
- 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.
- Assists in providing treatment to patients at UPMC Centers for Rehab Services as needed
- Provides athletic training services within contractual guidelines utilizing UPMC and site-specific Written Protocol and adhering to Written Physician Agreements
- Coordinates, conducts a/o assists in pre-season assessments for contracted athletic organizations
- Participates in community education programming approved by UPMC Sports Medicine
- Checks email daily for coverage requests with responses in a timely manner, communicates with staff member who the floater is covering for prior to coverage for logistics, and communicates after coverage to discuss injuries, issues, etc,
- Provides evaluations, establishes plans of care, and selects appropriate treatment and rehabilitation interventions.
- Participates in professional growth and development related to the field of sports medicine to further his/her knowledge
- Maintains, completes and submits appropriate electronic and written incident documentation for the contracted organization per departmental policies and procedures
- Provide feedback to management staff regarding the working conditions, workflow, suggestions for improvements, and positive acknowledgements at our contracted sites
- Maintains, completes and submits department-specific electronic and written documentation to supervisory staff at UPMC as per departmental policies and procedures
- Presents one in-service education program annually according to established departmental guidelines
- 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
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:
- 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 OR Act 73
- 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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