Athletic Trainer - Duquesne University

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Sports Medicine seeks full-time Athletic Trainers for outreach at Duquesne University. Join a team of experts in a state-of-the-art facility, offering comprehensive athletic training services and support. Competitive compensation includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified external candidates with a 2-year commitment, along with reimbursement for commutes and professional fees.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Reimbursement for commuting

Financial assistance for NATA dues and BOC fees

Qualifications

• Provide athletic training services in accordance with NATA standards.
• Experience at different levels (Athletic Trainer I and II) based on qualifications.
• Participate in community education and professional development activities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide treatment plans per established guidelines.
• Maintain documentation and build relationships with healthcare professionals.
• Conduct one in-service education program annually.

Skills

Athletic training services

Evaluations and treatment plans

Community education programming

Job description

UPMC Sports Medicine is one of the nation’s largest employers of athletic trainers with approximately 200 staff members. We have several exciting opportunities working in the outreach setting. More than 90 pro, college, and high school organizations in Western and Central Pennsylvania turn to us for athletic training services.

This is a full-time position that will be based at Duquesne University.

As a staff member in our program, you will be part of a team led by world-renowned sports medicine experts that work in state-of-the-art facilities.We have comprehensive physician, imaging, physical therapy, concussion, nutrition, and sports performance services that serve as resources to you.

Candidates will be placed into the appropriate level based on experience:

• Athletic Trainer I andAthletic Trainer II

**SIGN-ON BONUS Available!**

External/qualified candidates will receive$10,000with a 2-year commitment for this location.

UPMC Sports Medicine also offers reimbursement for normal and above normal commute, as well as financial assistance for NATA dues and BOC maintenance fees!

Responsibilities:

• Provides athletic training services following the rules and regulations of the National Athletic Trainers Association Code of Ethics, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, Pennsylvania State Practice Act and Pennsylvania Rules & Regulations for Licensed Athletic Trainers, and UPMC system-wide and Athletic Training & Development department-specific Policies and Procedures.
• Provides evaluations, establishes plans of care, and selects appropriate treatment and rehabilitation interventions.
• Presents one in-service education program annually according to established departmental guidelines.
• Maintains, completes and submits appropriate electronic and written incident documentation for the contracted organization per departmental policies and procedures.
• Proactive in building relationships with UPMC services (CRS facilities, neuropsychologists, physicians, etc.)
• Participates in professional growth and development related to the field of sports medicine to further his/her knowledge
• Provides athletic training services within contractual guidelines utilizing UPMC and site-specific Written Protocol and adhering to Written Physician Agreements
• Participates in athletic training services at special events sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine.
• Participates in community education programming approved by UPMC Sports Medicine.