Athletic Trainer - Multiple Positions

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Assistance with NATA dues and BOC maintenance fees

Job summary

UPMC is hiring Athletic Trainers in Pittsburgh, PA, part of a network serving multiple organizations. Attractive $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified full-time candidates!

You will provide essential athletic training services and engage in professional development while backed by a team of sports medicine experts. Travel within the area is required, and you should be certified and licensed as an athletic trainer.

Qualifications

• Certified athletic trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC).
• Licensed athletic trainer in Pennsylvania.
• Emergency Cardiac Care certification.
• Act 114 PDE FBI Clearance.
• Act 168, Act 33, and Act 34 clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services per regulations and UPMC policies.
• Conduct evaluations and create care plans.
• Maintain documentation for incidents.
• Build relationships with UPMC services.
• Engage in professional development.
• Deliver services within protocol guidelines.
• Participate in community educational programs.

Skills

Ability to establish rapport

Highly organized

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor of Science or Art degree

Job description

Overview

UPMC Sports Medicine is hiring Athletic Trainers for multiple locations! We encourage you to explore this opportunity to join our network of healthcare heroes. 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.

SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE! External/qualified candidates will receive $10,000 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC for full-time and floater positions! UPMC Sports medicine also provides mileage reimbursement for normal and above normal commute, as well as assistance with NATA dues and BOC maintenance fees!

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.

Candidate Levels

Candidates will be placed into the appropriate level based on experience:

• Athletic Trainer I
• Athletic Trainer II

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services according to various professional and state regulations, as well as UPMC policies.
• Conduct evaluations, create care plans, and choose appropriate treatments and rehabilitation methods.
• Maintain and submit necessary documentation for incidents.
• Build relationships with UPMC services and professionals.
• Engage in professional development in sports medicine.
• Deliver athletic training services within contractual and protocol guidelines.
• Participate in UPMC-sponsored special events and community education programs.
• 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.
• Emergency Cardiac Care based on AHA standards including both didactic and skills demonstrations. Course must include following areas: adult & pediatric CPR, AED, airway obstruction, 2nd rescuer CPR and barrier devices (e.g., pocket mask, bag valve mask). Proof of course completion must be presented within 30 days of hire.
• Act 114 PDE FBI Clearance
• Act 168
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal

Equal Opportunity

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran