Athletic Trainer I

Highmark Health; Erie, Northern (Erie County, KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an Athletic Trainer I to recognize, manage, and rehabilitate injuries in student athletes within a school district athletic program.

You will communicate with athletic directors, coaches, nurses, physicians, and families while developing conditioning and rehabilitation plans under physician supervision. This position requires a degree and licensure, plus EMR and concussion testing software experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 0–1 year experience.
• Current state licensure as a certified Athletic Trainer or eligible or Temporary Practice Permit.
• NATA certification required; CPR certification also expected as part of security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and manages injuries and determines referrals.
• Acts as liaison between school administrators, nurses, coaches, parents and physicians as needed.
• Implements treatment and rehabilitation programs under medical supervision.
• Maintains athlete medical files and coordinates return-to-play for concussions.
• Cleans facility and assists with supplies and equipment.

Skills

NATA Certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

EMR Software

Concussion Baseline Testing Software

Job description

## Athletic Trainer IApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Erie PA, 16502, 232 West 25th Sttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: J286051## **Company :**Allegheny Health Network## **Job Description :****GENERAL OVERVIEW:**Recognizes, manages and rehabilitates injuries to professional, amateur and recreational athletes. Provides techniques for prevention of injuries. Works independently, but under the direction of Senior Staff, Sports Medicine Supervisor, and Team physicians to manage the daily operations within a school districts' athletic medicine program. Acts as a point of contact for AHN to the district for communication of the management of injuries within the athletic program by communicating with athletic directors, coaches, school nurses, physicians, parents, athletes and sports medicine staff as needed. Also develops exercise programs, performs data entry/recordkeeping, assists with cleaning the facility, and monitoring supplies for the athletic program.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Evaluates and manages injuries and determines whether a referral is necessary. Maintains a medical file on each athlete and acts as a liaison between the physician and the athlete or athlete's parent. Prepares athletes for practice or competition. (50%)* Acts as a liaison between school administrators, school nurses, guidance counselors, coaches, athletes and parents to appropriately manage, educate and return athletes back to play/activity. Additionally, coordinates all communication to return athletes with concussions back to play in coordination with the Pennsylvania State Law. (20%)* Implements treatment and rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a physician and guidance of Athletic Trainer II or Senior Staff. Develops functional training programs and conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes. (20%)* Cleans Facility: Assists with cleaning the facility each night and putting equipment back in place. (10%)* Performs other duties as assigned or required.**QUALIFICATIONS:**Minimum* Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.* 0-1 years’ experience* Current state licensure as a certified Athletic Trainer or eligible or Temporary Practice Permit.* National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) certification or Temporary license.Preferred* 1-3 years’ experience* Experience with concussion base line testing software.* Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)* Current state driver’s license.**Additional Employment Requirements:*** CPR – American Heart Association* Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate* Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate* Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate***Disclaimer:** The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.* ***Compliance Requirement**: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.**As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.*