Certified Athletic Trainer

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Palisades (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking an Athletic Trainer to deliver comprehensive care for athletes and patients at the Palisades site. You will assess, treat, and rehabilitate injuries, coordinate with physicians, and ensure documentation compliance across patient care activities.

Responsibilities include designing individualized rehab plans, providing on-site coverage for sports events, and educating athletes and families on prevention and safe participation, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program.
• Less than 1 year of clinical experience.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, exercise response, and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate injuries and illnesses through exams, diagnoses, and assessment.
• Provide on-site medical coverage during practices and events.
• Develop and adjust treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Educate athletes, patients, families on injury prevention and rehab expectations.
• Document all evaluations and treatments accurately and timely.

Skills

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Multi-tasking

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s in Athletic Training

CAATE accredited program

Master’s in Athletic Training (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Practice management software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

Delivers direct care to support optimal athletic performance, including prevention, immediate care, evaluation, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and reconditioning. Ensures adherence to state practice acts, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, and physician oversight requirements. Completes all required patient documentation, participates in staff and student education, and identifies opportunities to improve service quality and efficiency.

Job Duties

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. Provide immediate and emergency medical care for injured athletes and patients in a timely and effective manner. 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. Assist with seasonal sports physicals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program
• Less than 1 year experience in the clinical setting
• Knowledge base of normal anatomy, physiology, body’s response to exercise, and nutrition
• Knowledge base of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and psychological demands placed on the injured athlete
• Knowledge base of compliance plans, 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
• Must demonstrate a high level of maturity, emotional intelligence, and decision-making skills
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to plan, implement, document, communicate, and refer to the appropriate healthcare professionals
• Ability to flex work schedule outside of normal business hours to meet the demands of clients
• Ability to prioritize workloads, manage time, and multi-task in an effective manner
• Ability to travel within 50 miles of assigned partner location
• AT - Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer Upon Hire
• ATL - Athletic Trainer License - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program
• 2 years experience in the clinical setting
• 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.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 35 Church Hill Road Primary Location: Sports Performance- Palisades SD Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Mon-Sat; variable hours Department: 1004-00043 Sports Perfm - Palisade SD - CH Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.