Athletic Trainer II - Floater

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking an Athletic Trainer II - Floater to join its team of sports medicine professionals. This full-time position involves adapting to various environments, delivering athletic training services for numerous organizations, and engaging with a range of professionals. Candidates must be certified and licensed in Pennsylvania, and will receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus upon a two-year commitment.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Reimbursement for above normal commute

Financial assistance for NATA dues

Financial assistance for BOC maintenance fees

Qualifications

• Certified as an athletic trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC).
• Licensed as an athletic trainer in Pennsylvania.
• Ability to establish rapport quickly with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services according to professional ethical guidelines.
• Adapt to work environments and maintain a stocked kit.
• Assist in patient treatment at UPMC Centers for Rehab Services.

Skills

Adaptability

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science or Art degree

Job description

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UPMC Sports Medicine is one of the nation’s largest employers of athletic trainers with approximately 200 staff members. We have several exciting opportunities working in the outreach setting. More than 90 pro, college, and high school organizations in Western and Central Pennsylvania turn to us for athletic training services.

This is a full-time Floater position to cover vacancies, time off requests, leaves of absences, and special events.

As a staff member in our program, you will be part of a team led by world-renowned sports medicine experts that work in state-of-the-art facilities. We have comprehensive physician, imaging, physical therapy, concussion, nutrition, and sports performance services that serve as resources to you.

• SIGN-ON BONUS Available!**
  
  

External/qualified candidates will receive $10,000 with a 2-year commitment for this location.

UPMC Sports Medicine also offers reimbursement for above normal commute, as well as financial assistance for NATA dues and BOC maintenance fees!

Responsibilities:

• Adaptable to working in various environments, flexible with schedule assignments/changes, and maintains an adequately stocked kit for coverage
• Follows established departmental communication standards for athletic training staff
• Participates in athletic training services at special events sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine
• Proactive in building relationships with UPMC services (CRS facilities, neuropsychologists, physicians, etc)
• Provides athletic training services following the rules and regulations of the National Athletic Trainers? Association Code of Ethics, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, Pennsylvania State Practice Act and Pennsylvania Rules & Regulations for Licensed Athletic Trainers, and UPMC system-wide and Athletic Training & Development department-specific Policies and Procedures.
• Assists in providing treatment to patients at UPMC Centers for Rehab Services as needed
• Provides athletic training services within contractual guidelines utilizing UPMC and site-specific Written Protocol and adhering to Written Physician Agreements
• Coordinates, conducts a/o assists in pre-season assessments for contracted athletic organizations
• Participates in community education programming approved by UPMC Sports Medicine
• Checks email daily for coverage requests with responses in a timely manner, communicates with staff member who the floater is covering for prior to coverage for logistics, and communicates after coverage to discuss injuries, issues, etc,
• Provides evaluations, establishes plans of care, and selects appropriate treatment and rehabilitation interventions.
• Participates in professional growth and development related to the field of sports medicine to further his/her knowledge
• Maintains, completes and submits appropriate electronic and written incident documentation for the contracted organization per departmental policies and procedures
• Provide feedback to management staff regarding the working conditions, workflow, suggestions for improvements, and positive acknowledgements at our contracted sites
• Maintains, completes and submits department-specific electronic and written documentation to supervisory staff at UPMC as per departmental policies and procedures
• Presents one in-service education program every two years according to established departmental guidelines
• Assists in maintaining efficient flow of patients, provides educational services, and selects and fits prescribed soft goods items in the physician offices associated with UPMC Sports Medicine as needed
• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science or Art degree.
• Ability to quickly establish rapport with students, physicians, staff and co-workers.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize assignments.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to worksites within local area required
  
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Certified as an athletic trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC).
• Licensed as an athletic trainer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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• Act 114 PDE FBI Clearance
• Act 168
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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