Licensed Athletic Trainer

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive training services and support community programming. This role involves assessing and rehabilitating student athlete injuries while fostering community relations and educational programs. You will be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact the health and performance of athletes. With a robust benefits package and a supportive workplace culture, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about athletic training and community engagement. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates!

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with contributions

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Voluntary benefits

Company-paid life insurance

Qualifications

• Candidates must be eligible to sit for BOC Boards.
• Experience in athletic training and community relations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services and support community events.
• Conduct patient assessments and engage in injury rehabilitation.
• Maintain community relations and educate coaches and athletes.

Skills

Athletic Training

Patient Assessment

Rehabilitation Techniques

Community Engagement

First Aid

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

Certification to sit for BOC Boards

Tools

Therapeutic Modalities

Rehabilitation Equipment

Athletic Training Supplies

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Eligibility

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

*$5,000 Sign on bonus for eligible candidates*

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) and a 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.