Athletic Trainer Certified- PRN Howard

Community Health Network; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking athletic trainers to join our community-focused team in Indiana, Pennsylvania. This role involves preventing, assessing, and treating various injuries in middle and high school settings. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in athletic training, current BOC certification, and be able to collaborate effectively with coaches and physicians.

The position emphasizes providing compassionate care and educating students and families on health promotion and injury prevention. Strong organizational skills and excellent communication abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited athletic training program.
• Current or temporary Indiana license (must be obtained within 45 days if pending).
• Current Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Training.
• Ability to provide compassionate care to patients.
• Strong manual dexterity and upper-extremity strength.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, assess, and treat emergency, acute, and chronic injuries.
• Recondition athletes and individuals after injury.
• Collaborate with coaches and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain documentation of treatment and progress.
• Educate about injury prevention and health promotion.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong manual dexterity

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited athletic training program

Current Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Training

Job description

Position Overview

Community Health Network invites athletic trainers to join our community-focused team. The role involves preventing, assessing, and treating emergency, acute, and chronic injuries in a middle or high school setting.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, assess, and treat emergency, acute, and chronic injuries.
• Recondition athletes and active individuals after injury to reduce injury recurrence and improve functional performance.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with coaches, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide high‑quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatment, progress, and outcomes.
• Educate students, staff, and families about injury prevention and health promotion.
• Manage inventory of treatment supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited athletic training program.
• Current or temporary Indiana license (license must be obtained within 45 days of start date if pending).
• Current Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Training.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, current treatment techniques, functional progression, and emerging trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with athletes, patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Ability to provide compassionate, professional, and goal‑oriented care to patients of all ages.
• Strong manual dexterity and upper‑extremity strength for treatment modalities and equipment operation.
• Capability to lift and transfer patients or supplies safely without restriction.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Independent judgment, sound decision‑making, and adaptability to changing work conditions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.