License Athletic Trainer- GCMC

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive training services, conduct patient screenings, and enhance community sports programs. This full-time role, based in Scranton, offers competitive compensation, a signing bonus, and extensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Full benefits starting on day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in athletic training and patient assessments is essential.
• Ability to engage in rehabilitation and injury care.
• Strong communication and community interaction skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services and support community events.
• Conduct initial patient assessments and injury rehabilitation.
• Maintain relations with coaches, athletes, and community members.

Skills

Athletic Training

Communication

Patient Care

Community Relations

Education

Eligible for BOC exam

Job description

• Provides Athletic Training Services to Geisinger contracted organizations as assigned.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and staffing for community events and related programming.
• Provides support by covering other contracted schools or changing assignments.
• Establishes and maintains community relations and provides educational programs for coaches, athletes and community members.
• Establishes and updates contracted organization Policy and Procedure manual with annual reviews.
• Performs initial patient assessments and screenings, develops and distributes ongoing patient education information.
• Engages in prevention, recognition, evaluation, immediate care, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of student athlete injuries.
• Uses therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation equipment, first aid supplies, athletic training supplies when warranted.
• Conducts taping, wrapping, bracing and other pre-event preparation.
• Plans, implements, documents, communicates, and refers athletes to appropriate medical providers for follow-up and diagnostic evaluations.
• Acts as a physician extender to the supervising physician within the Musculoskeletal Institute.
• Athletic Trainers assisting in clinic, perform medical assistant duties for all patients in addition to the population specific Athletic Training specific duties

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Any candidate eligible to sit for BOC Boards is encouraged to apply prior to testing date

• Hiring Incentive:This position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years. Certain stipulations do apply.

• Hours:Full time (40 hours a week)

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more:https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)

• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.

• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance