Athletic Trainer Outpatient

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Orthopaedics Exton is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide routine care of athletic injuries under physician supervision in a clinical/hospital setting. The role emphasizes observation, empathy, and professional conduct as you assist doctors with day‑to‑day duties.

Responsibilities include patient rooming, medical history collection, wound care, minor procedures support, and clinic preparation. A CAATE‑accredited program and AT certification are required, with a BA/BS and Master’s

Qualifications

• Athletic trainer certification is required.
• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related field is expected.
• CAATE-accredited master's program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care and prevention of athletic injuries in the clinical setting.
• Standard patient care: room patients, collect medical history.
• Answer phone calls, complete patient forms, and acquire authorizations.
• Provide direct support to the physicians in minor procedures performed in office and joint aspirations/injections.
• Provide wound care, stitch removal, and dressing changes.
• Prepare clinics, update charts, and coordinate patient referrals.
• DME fitting, casting patients and removal of casts.
• Stock/Clean rooms daily and order supplies/medications as needed.

Skills

Observation skills

Clinical empathy

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree (BA/BS) Required

CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Description 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.

Description 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. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Entity: Clinical Care Associates Department: PSP Orthopaedics- CCH Location: Penn Orthopaedics Exton- 479 Thomas Jones Way Hours: Per Departmental Needs – Full Time Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Physician, the athletic trainer will provide routine care of athletic injuries for patients and assist doctors in the day-to-day duties of the clinical and hospital settings. Excellent observational skills, clinical empathy, and a high level of professionalism are vital for success in this role. Responsibilities:

• Care and prevention of athletic injuries in the clinical setting.
• Standard patient care: room patients, collect medical history.
• Answer phone calls, complete patient forms, and acquire authorizations.
• Provide direct support to the physicians in minor procedures performed in office and joint aspirations/injections.
• Provide wound care, stitch removal, and dressing changes.
• Prepare clinics, update charts, and coordinate patient referrals.
• DME fitting, casting patients and removal of casts.
• Stock/Clean rooms daily and order supplies/medications as needed.

Credentials:

• Certified Athletic Trainer (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: Athletic Training; From a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program at a 4-year college/University Equivalent Experience:
• Master of Arts or Science
• Education Specialization: CAATE accredited Master’s Program Equivalent Experience: 2+ years Athletic Training in a clinical setting

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work. 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.