Athletic Trainer I - AHN Sports Medicine

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an athletic trainer to evaluate injuries, manage rehabilitation, and coordinate with school staff to safely return athletes to play. The role includes documenting medical files, administering rehab plans, and ensuring facility readiness.

Two-year commitment not required for this description, but individuals must hold relevant licensure or be eligible, and have EMR experience with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required, or related experience.
• 0-1 years’ experience and current state licensure as Athletic Trainer or eligible.
• NATA certification or Temporary license.
• Preferred 1–3 years’ experience and concussion baseline testing software.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and manages injuries; maintains medical file and prepares athletes for practice.
• Liaises with school staff to manage return to play, including concussion protocols.
• Implements treatment and rehab programs under physician supervision.
• Cleans facility and assists with equipment and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Athletic Trainer licensure

NATA certification

Concussion baseline testing

EMR experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : $15,000.00 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment for eligible candidates

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 and 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. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.