Assistant Athletic Trainer - Full Time

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive athletic training services for varsity student-athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, emergency care and return-to-play. You will cover practices, home contests and travel, coordinating emergency transport and on-site medical response.

The role also serves as a preceptor for master's-level athletic training students and, in the absence of the Head Athletic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training required.
• 1 year experience in athletic training.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive athletic training services for varsity student-athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, emergency care, and return-to-play.
• Cover practices, home contests and travel; coordinate emergency transportation and on-site medical response.
• Develop and implement rehab and preventative programs to restore health and functional performance.
• Maintain confidential injury, treatment, and rehabilitation records and coordinate referrals and appointments.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor to athletic training students and assistants, support inventory and emergency planning.

Skills

Athletic Training

Emergency Care

Record Keeping

Precepting/Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Athletic Training

Master’s Degree

Job description

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries; providing medical coverage for practices and competitions; and maintaining accurate and confidential medical records. The role also serves as a preceptor for master's-level athletic training students and, in the absence of the Head Athletic Trainer, ensures continuity of Athletic Training Program policies and procedures.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries; providing medical coverage for practices and competitions; and maintaining accurate and confidential medical records. The role also serves as a preceptor for master's-level athletic training students and, in the absence of the Head Athletic Trainer, ensures continuity of Athletic Training Program policies and procedures.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Provides comprehensive athletic training services for varsity student-athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, emergency care, referrals, and return-to-play programming under the supervision of designated team physicians.
• Covers assigned practices, home contests, and travel with athletic teams as needed, including coordination of emergency transportation and on-site medical response.
• Develops and implements rehabilitation and preventative therapeutic programs to restore and maintain student-athlete health and functional performance.
• Maintains accurate, confidential injury, treatment, and rehabilitation records in compliance with state and federal regulations, and coordinates medical referrals, physician appointments, and insurance-related processes.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor to athletic training students and assistants, supports inventory and supply management, assists with emergency planning, and performs additional duties as assigned by athletic leadership.

Qualifications

Education - Required

• Bachelor’s Degree Athletic Training

Education - Preferred

• Master’s Degree

Experience - Required

• 1 year experience

Licenses And Certifications - Required

• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania and
• AT - Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer and
• ATL - Athletic Trainer License - State of Pennsylvania and
• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED - American Heart Association and
• FA - First Aid Certificate - American Heart Association and

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Philadelphia University

Primary Location Address

3243 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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