Athletic Trainer

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center as an Athletic Trainer, dedicated to the prevention and rehabilitation of student-athletes at assigned schools. You'll assess injuries, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and implement injury prevention programs, contributing to a comprehensive patient care environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits

Prepaid tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Athletic Training from a CAATE approved program.
• Certification as an Athletic Trainer required.
• 2+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments for injuries or illnesses.
• Care for athletic injuries using appropriate techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians for rehabilitation programs.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Injury Rehabilitation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Athletic Training

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Job Title: Athletic Trainer

Department: Orthopaedics Shared Serv 8 FL

Location: Penn Medicine University City - 3737 Market St

Entity: CPUP

Hours: Mon-Fri office hours per department needs

Summary:

• Primarily responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of student-athletes and related illness at assigned Philadelphia Public School District schools and game event locations
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care, and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
• Care for athletic injuries using physical therapy equipment, techniques, and medication.
• Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
• Apply protective or injury preventative devices such as tape, bandages or braces to body parts such as ankles, fingers, or wrists.
• Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches and physicians.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
• Communicate injury and necessary follow up to parent/guardian of injured athlete or student.
• Plan and implement comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention programs.
• Travel with athletic teams to be available at sporting events as necessary.
• Willingness to work nights/weekends/holidays and travel as required.
  
  

Education, Credentials, and Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Athletic Training; From a CAATE approved Athletic Training program (Required)
• Cert Athletic Trainer (Required)
• And 2+ years Athletic trainer experience (preferred)
• Masters Degree (preferred)
  
  

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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