Associate Athletic Trainer (71231)

Fixbones; Hempfield (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Full-Time Associate Athletic Trainer to work with local high school athletes. This role involves field and clinic-based athletic training, focusing on injury prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation. Candidates should have a degree in athletic training and relevant state licensure. The position offers a supportive community and opportunities for professional development in sports medicine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in athletic training required.
• Licensure by the Pennsylvania State Board required.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide injury treatment and rehabilitation services.
• Document patient evaluations, treatments and plans.
• Promote preventative education for athletes.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree from a CAATE accredited program

Licensure by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

BLS for healthcare providers

State required clearances

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hempfield - Landisville, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Health Care

Description

Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, LTD is seeking a Full-Time Associate Athletic Trainer for a local high school. This position will be split between field athletic training (in the evenings and/or on Saturdays) and coverage in our physical therapy clinics (in the mornings and/or on Saturdays). The athletic trainer has the potential to work with athletes of all skill levels and ages.The athletic trainer has the potential to work with athletes of all skill levels and ages.

About:

Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, Ltd., (OAL), is a physician-owned practice that specializes in orthopedic care with five locations across Lancaster and Lebanon counties. OAL has contracts with 13 local high schools, 4 colleges, 1 professional team, and PA Classics.

Summary/Objective:

The Athletic Trainer position works with athletes of all ages to prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries of muscles or bones. They work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals when advanced medical care such as surgery or MRIs are required.

Responsibilities:

1. Promotes the mission and values of the organization.
2. Provide services directed toward achieving increased functional independence, decreasing functional limitations, and prevention of injuries to the individual patient/athlete.
3. Upon the advance advice and consent of a physician, carry out the practice of prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, disposition, treatment, and/or rehabilitation of injuries.
4. Perform evaluations of injuries, follow standing orders for treatment, management of the injury or refer the athlete to a physician.
5. Provide education in the prevention of injuries, conditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries.
6. Document evaluative findings, treatments that were administered, the patient assessment and the patient’s treatment plan.
7. Clean and maintain treatment area and workspace.
8. Provide emergency care within the Athletic Training scope of practice.
9. Ability to work in a wide variety of settings.
10. Effectively communicate with the patient/athlete, family, physician, and/or coach regarding the patient/athlete`s injury and his/her ability to return to work/practice/competition.
11. Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree from a CAATE accredited university athletic training program.
• Licensure by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine.
• Must hold a current BLS for healthcare providers.
• Must have all state required clearances.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized verbal and written interactions with patients and co-workers.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.

Our Commitment to Inclusivity:

At OAL and its affiliated organizations, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment. Discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other legally protected category is strictly prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We actively engage in affirmative action initiatives to recruit, hire, and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

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