Athletic Trainer Lead, Sports Medicine & Performance

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. is seeking a Senior Athletic Trainer to deliver direct care to support athletic performance, including prevention, immediate care, evaluation, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and reconditioning.

The role provides leadership to the Sports Medicine department at the assigned location and oversees service delivery with documentation and education responsibilities. Responsibilities include on-site coverage for practices, games, and events, collaboration with physicians,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program.
• 2 years experience in the clinical setting.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and quality assurance programs.
• Computer literate and knowledge base of practice management software, electronic health records, and Microsoft Office products with emphasis on Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough evaluations of injuries and illnesses, including assessment, examination, and diagnosis of acute, chronic, and emergent conditions.
• Provide onsite medical coverage and injury management during practices, games, and other contractually obligated sporting events as assigned.
• Design, implement, and adjust individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans based on continuous evaluation of patient progress.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions—including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and approved modalities—in alignment with physician direction and professional standards.
• Coordinate patient care by communicating effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals and facilitating necessary referrals.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant documentation of all evaluations, treatments, and patient interactions in accordance with regulatory, professional, and departmental guidelines.
• Educate athletes, patients, families, and coaches on injury prevention, condition management, safe participation, and rehabilitation expectations.

Skills

Athletic Training

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Excel

Travel within 50 miles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

CAATE accredited program

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. is seeking a Senior Athletic Trainer to deliver direct care to support athletic performance, including prevention, immediate care, evaluation, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and reconditioning.

The role provides leadership to the Sports Medicine department at the assigned location and oversees service delivery with documentation and education responsibilities. Responsibilities include on-site coverage for practices, games, and events, collaboration with physicians,