Athletic Trainer I - AHN Sports Medicine - Seneca Valley

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a qualified Athletic Trainer to recognize, manage and rehabilitate injuries in student-athletes within a school district's athletic program. You will work under Senior Staff, Sports Medicine Supervisor and team physicians to coordinate daily operations and ensure safe return to play.

Responsibilities include evaluating injuries, maintaining athlete medical files, preparing athletes for practice, coordinating concussion return-to-play with PA law, and

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.

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.

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

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.

Compliance Requirement

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.

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About Highmark Health

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.