Athletic Trainer I, AHN Sports Medicine - Erie Region

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Athletic Trainer I to join their dynamic sports medicine team. This role involves recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries for athletes at various levels. You will work closely with senior staff and physicians, ensuring athletes receive the best care and support. Your responsibilities will include developing exercise programs, maintaining medical records, and acting as a key communicator between various stakeholders in the athletic program. If you're passionate about sports medicine and eager to make a difference, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; or 1-2 years related experience.
• Current state licensure as a certified Athletic Trainer or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and manages injuries and maintains medical files on athletes.
• Acts as a liaison between school staff and athletes for injury management.

Skills

Injury Management

Rehabilitation Techniques

Communication Skills

Exercise Program Development

CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

NATA Certification

Tools

Concussion Testing Software

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Athletic Trainer I, AHN Sports Medicine - Erie Region

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Job Description

$15,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS WITH A TWO YEAR COMMITMENT FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES*

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.

• 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.
  
  

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

$15,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS WITH A TWO YEAR COMMITMENT FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES*

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.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  
  

Preferred

• 1-3 years’ experience
• Experience with concussion base line testing software.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Current state driver’s license.
  
  

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