Athletic Trainer - Full Time (Day Shift)

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

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Penn Medicine University City is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide routine care for athletic injuries under physician supervision. You will assist in clinical and hospital settings, document patient histories, and support procedures with professionalism and empathy.

Qualifications include CAATE-accredited bachelor’s, BOC certification, and PA license. Prior clinical experience is preferred; Master’s degree is a plus.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training (CAATE accreditation) is required.
• Board of Certification (BOC) certification is required.
• PA license to practice in Pennsylvania is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• 2+ years of athletic training experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Mansioni

• Care and prevention of athletic injuries in the clinical setting.
• Room patients, collect medical history, and assist physicians.
• Answer calls, complete patient forms, and obtain authorizations.
• Support physicians in minor procedures and joint injections.
• Provide wound care, stitch removal, and dressing changes.
• Prepare clinics, update charts, and coordinate referrals.
• Assist with casting, DME fitting, and removal of casts.
• Stock and clean rooms; order supplies as needed.
• Adhere to Penn Medicine policies and demonstrate professional conduct.

Conoscenze

Observation skills

Clinical empathy

Professionalism

Time management

Communication

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training (CAATE accredited)

Master’s degree preferred

BOC Certification (Required)

PA license required

2+ years clinical experience preferred

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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.

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: Ortho Shared Serv 8 FL

Location: Penn Medicine University City - 3737 Market St

Entity: CPUP

Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM OR 8:30AM-5:00PM

ATHLETIC TRAINER APPLICANTS:

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a Physician, the athletic trainer will provide routine care of athletic injuries for patients and assist doctors in the day-to-day duties of the clinical and hospital settings. Excellent observational skills, clinical empathy, and a high level of professionalism are vital for success in this role.

Accountabilities

• Care and prevention of athletic injuries in the clinical setting.


• Standard patient care: room patients, collect medical history.


• Answer phone calls, complete patient forms, and acquire authorizations.


• Provide direct support to the physicians in minor procedures performed in office and joint aspirations/injections.


• Provide wound care, stitch removal, and dressing changes.


• Prepare clinics, update charts, and coordinate patient referrals.


• DME fitting, casting patients and removal of casts.


• Stock/Clean rooms daily and order supplies/medications as needed.


• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures.


• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization


• Skills and Abilities. Must be able to listen supportively to patients and their families


• Demonstrate time management and priority setting skills


• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment


• Ability to utilize critical thinking


• Highly affective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships that foster optimal patient care


• Demonstrate problem solving skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training from a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program at a 4-year college or university (Required)


• Master's Degree from a CAATE accredited Master’s Program Preferred


• 2+ years' experience in Athletic Training in a clinical setting Preferred


• Board of Certification (BOC) Certification in Athletic Training (Required)


• Board of Certification (BOC) in good standing.


• Pennsylvania license required prior to date of employment.

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.