Athletic Trainer I (Per Diem) AHN Sports Medicine, Erie Region

Highmark Health; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Athletic Trainer I to join their sports medicine team. In this dynamic role, you will manage and rehabilitate injuries for athletes of all levels, develop exercise programs, and ensure effective communication among all stakeholders in the athletic program. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a variety of professionals, including physicians and coaches, to foster a safe and effective environment for athletes. If you are passionate about sports medicine and eager to make a difference in the lives of athletes, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow in your career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Current state licensure as a certified Athletic Trainer or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage injuries, maintaining medical files for athletes.
• Coordinate communication between athletes, parents, and medical staff.

Skills

Injury Management

Rehabilitation Techniques

Communication Skills

Exercise Program Development

Data Entry/Recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

National Athletic Trainer's Association Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

Concussion Baseline Testing Software

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

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Athletic Trainer I (Per Diem) AHN Sports Medicine, Erie Region

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.
• 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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