Athletic Trainer

UPMC; Harrisburg, Northern (Dauphin County, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Orthopedic Care in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a dedicated Athletic Trainer to join our growing team. You will work directly with a Sports Medicine Surgeon, support student-athletes, and contribute to high-quality orthopedic and sports medicine care in the community.

The role involves travel to local schools, a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, occasional evenings and weekends for events, and no on-call duties. You will collaborate across UPMC sites to improve patient care.

Qualifications

• Provides athletic training services per NATA Code of Ethics and BOC Standards of Professional Practice.
• Maintains department-specific electronic and written documentation.
• Coordinates pre-season assessments for contracted athletic organizations.
• Presents one in-service education program annually.

Responsibilities

• Provides athletic training services in accordance with NATA and BOC standards.
• Manages documentation and reporting per departmental policies.
• Coordinates pre-season assessments for contracted organizations.
• Presents in-service education annually.
• Assists in community education programs and special events.
• Maintains client flow and education services in physician offices as needed.

Skills

Athletic Training

Education

BOC Certification

Job description

Athletic Trainer

UPMC Orthopedic Care | Harrisburg, PA

UPMC Orthopedic Care is seeking a dedicated Athletic Trainer to join our growing team! This role offers the opportunity to work directly with a Sports Medicine Surgeon, support local student-athletes, and play an integral role in delivering high-quality orthopedic and sports medicine care. We are seeking a patient-centered professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values teamwork, collaboration, and community engagement.

Location:
820 Sir Thomas Court
Harrisburg, PA 17109

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Occasional evening and weekend hours required for athletic event and game coverage
• Travel required to local schools for sports physicals and athletic event coverage, as well as other UPMC Orthopedic Care offices as needed
• No on-call responsibilities

UPMC offers a collaborative environment where Athletic Trainers can grow their careers while making a direct impact on the health and recovery of athletes and orthopedic patients throughout the community.

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

• Provides athletic training services in accordance with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Code of Ethics, Board of Certification (BOC) Standards of Professional Practice, Pennsylvania State Practice Act, Pennsylvania Rules and Regulations for Licensed Athletic Trainers, UPMC system-wide policies, and Athletic Training & Development department-specific policies and procedures.
• Provides athletic training services within contractual guidelines utilizing UPMC and site-specific written protocols while adhering to written physician agreements.
• Follows established departmental communication standards for athletic training staff.
• Maintains, completes, and submits department-specific electronic and written documentation to supervisory staff in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains, completes, and submits appropriate electronic and written incident documentation for contracted organizations in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Coordinates, conducts, and/or assists with pre-season assessments for contracted athletic organizations.
• Presents one in-service education program annually according to established departmental guidelines.
• Participates in community education programs approved by UPMC Sports Medicine.
• Participates in athletic training services at special events sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine.
• Assists in providing treatment to patients at UPMC Centers for Rehab Services as needed.
• Assists in maintaining efficient patient flow, provides educational services, and selects and fits prescribed soft goods items in physician offices associated with UPMC Sports Medicine as needed.
• Proactively builds relationships with UPMC services, including Centers for Rehab Services, neuropsychologists, physicians, and other key stakeholders.
• Participates in professional growth and development activities related to sports medicine to further knowledge and expertise.
• Performs evaluations, establishes plans of care, and selects appropriate treatment and rehabilitation interventions.
• For employees with five or more years of athletic training experience, provides virtual athletic training services within contractual guidelines utilizing UPMC written protocols and adhering to written physician agreements.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies and behavioral expectations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.