ATHLETIC TRAINER - CASUAL

Independence Health System Inc.

Butler (Butler County)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Independence Health System Inc. seeks an Athletic Trainer to provide athletic training services for student athletes under the direction of the team physician or referring physician, in accordance with the PA State Athletic Training Practice Act.

The role includes assessing, treating, rehabilitating, and preventing injuries; documenting care; and coordinating with coaches, parents, and medical staff across multiple locations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field (Exercise Science or Kinesiology).
Completion of an Accredited Athletic Trainer Curriculum.
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.

Responsibilities

Assess, manage, treat, rehab and recondition athletes.
Perform direct patient care activities in a physician office or therapy setting.
Educate athletes on injury prevention and wellness.
Develop and implement Emergency Action Plans and risk management measures.
Maintain medical records and ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology

Accredited Athletic Trainer Curriculum

Job description

Job Summary/Overall Objectives

Provide Athletic Training Services to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or referring physician in accordance with PA State Athletic Training Practice Act which is governed by the PA State Board of Medicine and State Board of Osteopathic Medicine for athletic event coverage for high school, college, club sports, or intramural events. The Athletic Trainer will act as a liaison between the school community, parents, attending physician or specialist in referring student athlete for injury treatment.

Essential Job Functions

Assesses, manages, treats, rehabs and reconditions athletes.
Observes the domains of Athletic Training Established by the BOC (Board of Certification).
Performs basic direct patient care activities in a physician office or therapy setting as assigned.
Injury/Illness prevention and Wellness Protection
- Assess athletes and clients to screen for potential risk factors such as injury/illness.
- Educate the athletes/clients on how to prevent injuries and illness through exercises, modalities, and prevention taping/bracing.
Clinical evaluations of medical conditions/disorders and injuries.
- Medical histories
- Physical exams
- Communication of injuries to coaches and family
Immediate Emergency and Care of traumatic injuries and emergencies
Treatment and Rehabilitation
- Manual Therapy
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
- Agility Training
- Modalities including but not limited to, Ultrasound, Electric Stimulation, Traction, Light and
- Biofeedback
- Bracing
- Application and remove of casts and splints
- Removal of sutures
- Local Treatment of Wounds
- Provides exercise instructions (pre and post-operative)
- Work hardening/Ergonomic Training
Organizational and Professional Health and Well-Being
- Provide efficient, effective healthcare services
- Ensure compliance with State and Federal Law and accrediting agencies' policies related to the delivery of healthcare
- Standard billing and reimbursement practices if applicable
- Maintain medical records
- Develop and comply by policies and procedures related to employment and fiscal management
- Develop an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
- Risk Management Plans
- Operational and capital budgets
- Program compliant with federal statutes and regulations
Fills out all appropriate forms for physician to complete the orders of the physician to the patient.
Supports performance improvement initiatives in the physician practices.
- Assists in data collection as directed
- Incorporates into practice performance improvement initiatives that have been implemented
Maintains the environment of care.
- Ensures that supplies are replenished daily
- Consistently maintains a clean safe environment
Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in related field (e. Exercise Science or Kinesiology)
Completion of an Accredited Athletic Trainer Curriculum
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Previous outpatient office experience.
Previous experience with athletic training at the secondary or intercollegiate levels
Experience in Healthcare setting.

License, Certification & Clearances

Current Licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Pennsylvania
Athletic Trainer Certification through the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
Valid Driver’s License (if out of state hire, the record report from applicable state driver’s license department is required)
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.