Certified Athletic Trainer

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care organization is seeking a dedicated Athletic Trainer to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing direct care and rehabilitation services to athletes, ensuring optimal performance and safety. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in Athletic Training or Exercise Physiology, and will be responsible for evaluating injuries, coordinating care, and educating athletes on health practices. Join a nationally recognized institution committed to excellence in patient care and teamwork, and make a significant impact on the lives of athletes in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training or Exercise Physiology required.
• Ability to educate patients on exercise and coordinate care services.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to athletes for injury prevention and rehabilitation.
• Conducts evaluations and implements treatment plans for athletes.

Skills

Athletic Training

Exercise Physiology

Patient Education

Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

Master's Degree in Athletic Training

Tools

Therapeutic Modalities

Rehabilitation Equipment

First Aid Supplies

Job description

Join a team that delivers excellence.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Provides direct care to the athlete to achieve optimum sports outcomes in a cost effective manner consistent with professional standards of practice, care, performance, and the missions and goals of the organization. Performs all necessary documentation pertinent to patient care. Participates in department staff and student education programs. Identifies opportunities to improve quality and efficiency of services.Renders service or treatments such as prevention, immediate care, clinical evaluation, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and reconditioning.

Job Duties

• Adheres to the criteria for clinical certification as established by the National Athletic Trainers Association. Engages in the prevention, recognition, evaluation, immediate care, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of student athlete injuries.


• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge base of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and nutrition.


• Understands and performs proper evaluation and assessment techniques for athletic injury. Recognizes signs and symptoms of athletic injury, illness, systemic and local metabolic failure, pathomechanics, nutritional concerns, psychological signs and symptoms, and an understanding of various stressors on the body.


• Uses therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation equipment, first aid supplies, athletic training supplies, and a golf cart or other type of utility vehicle as situations warrant.


• Conducts taping, wrapping, bracing, and other pre-event preparation.


• Attends and provides medical response coverage for home events and select away events as schedules allow.


• Carries out exercise programs in accordance with findings of evaluations and goals established by the appropriate medical provider.


• Understands and complies with all indications and contraindications for therapeutic modalities including, but not limited to ice, moist heat, electrical stimulation, and joint mobilization.


• Plans, implements, documents, communicates, and refers athletes to appropriate medical providers for diagnostic and follow up procedures according to department guidelines.


• Assists with pre-participation medical and orthopedic screenings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Athletic Training or Exercise Physiology from a CAATE accredited program or


• Master's Degree Athletic Training or Exercise Physiology from a CAATE accredited program or


• Successful completion of an approved Athletic Training Internship program and appropriate National Certification.
• Less than 1 year
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, organize workloads, and manage time.


• Ability to educate patients on exercise instruction.


• Ability to coordinate care services with other health care providers.


• Must be able to travel within 50 miles of home cost center.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire


• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire


• AT - Athletic Trainer BOC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or


• ATL - Athletic Trainer License - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• 2 years
• Computer literacy to include Microsoft Office and other internal computer software systems

Physical Demands

Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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