Certified Athletic Trainer-Float

UPMC; Enola (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in sports medicine is seeking a dedicated Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive athletic training services. This role involves adhering to ethical standards and regulations while delivering care in various settings. The ideal candidate will engage in professional development, conduct assessments, and participate in community education programs. If you're passionate about sports medicine and eager to make a difference, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment to grow and contribute.

Qualifications

• Provide athletic training services adhering to professional standards.
• Engage in professional growth and community education programming.

Responsibilities

• Deliver athletic training services within contractual guidelines.
• Maintain documentation and conduct pre-season assessments.

Skills

Athletic Training

Sports Medicine Knowledge

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

Certification from National Athletic Trainers Association

Job description

Purpose:

Provide athletic training services for UPMC contractual organizations. Involved in various programs coordinated and/or sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide athletic training services following the rules and regulations of the National Athletic Trainers Association Code of Ethics, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, Pennsylvania State Practice Act, Pennsylvania Rules & Regulations for Licensed Athletic Trainers, and UPMC system-wide and Athletic Training & Development department-specific Policies and Procedures.
2. Deliver athletic training services within contractual guidelines, utilizing UPMC and site-specific Written Protocols, and adhering to Written Physician Agreements. Follow established departmental communication standards for athletic training staff.
3. Maintain, complete, and submit department-specific electronic and written documentation to supervisory staff at UPMC as per departmental policies and procedures.
4. Maintain, complete, and submit appropriate electronic and written incident documentation for the contracted organization, per departmental policies and procedures. Coordinate, conduct, or assist in pre-season assessments for contracted athletic organizations. Present one in-service education program annually according to established departmental guidelines.
5. Participate in community education programming approved by UPMC Sports Medicine. Engage in athletic training services at special events sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine.
6. Engage in professional growth and development related to sports medicine to enhance knowledge. Provide evaluations, establish plans of care, and select appropriate treatment and rehabilitation interventions.
7. For employees with five or more years of athletic training experience, provide virtual athletic training services within contractual guidelines, utilizing UPMC Written Protocols and adhering to Written Physician Agreements.
8. *Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
9. *Perform other duties as assigned.