Athletic Trainer - Kissel Hill Outpatient Center

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide injury prevention, clinical evaluation, emergency care, and rehabilitation for patients in various settings. You will collaborate with physicians and ensure the highest standards of care.

The position requires a Master's Degree in Athletic Training and a valid PA State Athletic Training license. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential in this role, alongside a commitment to maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a traditional setting.
• Clinical experience in outpatient office.
• Valid PA State Athletic Training license.

Responsibilities

• Provide injury prevention and clinical evaluation.
• Act as liaison between customers and physicians.
• Conduct wound care and treatment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical evaluation

Emergency care

Injury prevention

Education

Master’s Degree in Athletic Training

Graduate of CAATE approved Athletic Training Program

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

Overview

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Position Summary

• Athletic Trainers ATs work under the supervision of a physician to provide injury prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation, while demonstrating professional and organizational skills to promote the health and well-being to the patients they serve. They may work in the clinic or outreach setting at the highest level of their licensure and conduct themselves in accordance with the professional standards set forth by the BOC and Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians.
• Physician Relations - Ensures staff appropriately interact with physicians. As appropriate, seeks physician input on necessary clinical matters.
• Will help identify opportunities, build relationships with, and help secure additional secondary school, college, youth program, and or event contracts.
• Review quality and appropriateness of services delivered for effectiveness and efficiency using predetermined quality assurance criteria.
• Act as liaison between customers, patients, support staff and or physicians.
• Responsible for wound care and wound dressing.
• Help maintain a clean, comfortable, orderly and safe working environment.
• Maintains valid Driver’s License
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Able to effectively communicate with peers and leaders within the practice, health system, and community.

Minimum Qualifications

• One 1 year of experience in traditional setting.
• Clinical experience in outpatient office.

Credentials

• Maintains valid PA State Athletic Training license (Required)
• Maintains Basic Cardiac Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (Required) within 30 days of employment
• BOC (Board of Certification) Certified (Required)
• Maintains CEU requirements to stay in compliance with BOC requirements

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Graduate of CAATE approved Athletic Training Program (Required)
• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training; unless employee graduated prior to 2022 (Required)

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.