Certified Athletic Trainer

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an exceptional health care organization recognized for its commitment to quality and patient outcomes. This role focuses on providing direct care to athletes, ensuring optimal performance and rehabilitation. As part of a dynamic team, you will engage in injury prevention, evaluation, and education, all while working within a supportive environment that values teamwork and innovation. Whether you're starting your career or looking to advance, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the health care field. Embrace the chance to work with a nationally recognized organization that prioritizes excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or Exercise Physiology required.
• Less than 1 year of experience required.
• Current BLS certification and valid PA Driver's License upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to athletes for injury prevention and rehabilitation.
• Perform evaluations and assessments of athletic injuries.
• Document and communicate care plans with medical providers.

Skills

Athletic Training

Exercise Physiology

Anatomy Knowledge

Nutrition Knowledge

Rehabilitation Techniques

Patient Education

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training

Master’s Degree in Athletic Training

Tools

Therapeutic Modalities

Rehabilitation Equipment

First Aid Supplies

Athletic Training Supplies

Utility Vehicles

Job description

Day Shift, Monday - Saturday, variable hours

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, honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our region. Additionally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Muhlenberg, Hazleton, and Pocono received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology, with a focus on delivering the best health care every day.

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

Position Summary

Provides direct care to athletes to achieve optimal sports outcomes in a cost-effective manner, aligned with professional standards, care, performance, and organizational goals. Performs documentation related to patient care. Participates in staff and student education programs. Identifies opportunities to improve quality and efficiency. Renders services such as prevention, immediate care, evaluation, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and reconditioning.

Job Duties

1. Adhere to clinical certification criteria established by the National Athletic Trainers Association. Engage in prevention, recognition, evaluation, immediate care, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of student athlete injuries.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and nutrition.
3. Perform proper evaluation and assessment techniques for athletic injuries. Recognize signs and symptoms of injuries, illnesses, metabolic issues, and psychological conditions, considering various stressors on the body.
4. Use therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation equipment, first aid supplies, athletic training supplies, and utility vehicles as needed.
5. Conduct taping, wrapping, bracing, and pre-event preparations.
6. Provide medical response coverage for home and select away events as schedule permits.
7. Implement exercise programs based on evaluations and medical provider goals.
8. Understand and follow indications and contraindications for therapeutic modalities like ice, heat, electrical stimulation, and joint mobilization.
9. Plan, document, communicate, and refer athletes to medical providers for diagnostics and follow-up per department guidelines.
10. Assist with pre-participation medical and orthopedic screenings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or Exercise Physiology from a CAATE-accredited program, or
• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or Exercise Physiology from a CAATE-accredited program, or
• Completion of an approved Athletic Training Internship and appropriate National Certification.

Less than 1 year of experience required.

• Ability to prioritize, organize workloads, and manage time effectively.
• Ability to educate patients on exercise instructions.
• Ability to coordinate care with other healthcare providers.
• Must be able to travel within 50 miles of the home location.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (State of Pennsylvania) upon hire.
• Valid Driver's License (Pennsylvania) upon hire.
• Athletic Trainer BOC certification or PA Athletic Trainer License upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.
• Two years of experience.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and internal 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 may be revised as needed. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. For more about our mission and values, visit our about page.

Location: Sports Performance - Dunmore SD

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