Certified Athletic Trainer - Penn State Harrisburg

Select Medical; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

CEU program

PTO

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy at Penn State Harrisburg is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to support the university's athletic department. This full-time position is in a fast-paced NCAA Division III setting with strong medical staff and resources on site.

Located at 777 W. Harrisburg Pike in Middletown, PA, the role offers a competitive $50,000–$60,000 salary with comprehensive benefits, mentorship, CEU opportunities, PTO, health plans, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• NATA-BOC certification and CPR certification required.
• Applicable state license required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement therapeutic rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
• Deliver athletic training techniques during games/practices to reduce injury risk.
• Assess effectiveness of training and document progress within the care plan.
• Manage emergencies, coordinate EMS and basic life support.
• Pursue outreach opportunities and participate in events to promote the program.

Skills

CPR certification

NATA-BOC certification

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree

NATA-BOC Certification

CPR certification

Applicable state license

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

Select Physical Therapy is looking for a passionate and dynamic athletic trainer to work with the Athletic Department of Penn State Harrisburg to support their growing needs. This is a great opportunity in the D-III setting with an outstanding Sports Medicine Team currently made up of 3 Athletic Trainers, 1 Sports Physical Therapists and a 1 Sports Medicine Physician on-site to provide you the resources you will need to be successful. Penn State Harrisburg Sports Medicin e is a fast paced, dynamic department. A member of the NCAA, Division III United East Conference, we proudly host 19 competitive varsity athletic programs. Our growing department is looking for a driven, team oriented, and flexible athletic trainer to join our team. We have strong physician support and our physicians see students in the athletic training room weekly. Our facility is recently renovated. Travel is largely limited to post season, with the exception of men’s lacrosse where all games will be required.

Position: Certified Athletic Trainer

Location: 777 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057

Type of Employment: Full-timeSchedule: Weekdays/Weekends, typical collegiate ATC hours

Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000, annually, based on years of experience

Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications (Free for ATCs!)
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
• Ease the Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt (available in select markets)
• Specialized Care: We offer growth and specialties nationwide (sports medicine - in high school and collegiate settings, and industrial health)
• Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives

Responsibilities

• Design and implement specific therapeutic programs for injured athletes’ rehabilitation
• Determine the need for and administer proper athletic training techniques before and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury (techniques can include taping, wrapping, bracing, proper hydration and minor wound care)
• Determine the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and record change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care
• Manage emergency incidents, coordinate EMS and acute care procedures including basic life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.
• Seek outreach opportunities and participate in events to promote the company (races, club teams, etc.)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA-BOC) Board of Certification
• CPR certification
• Applicable state license where required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree

Additional Data

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