Licensed Athletic Trainer-GWV

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pennsylvania is seeking an Athletic Trainer to deliver comprehensive athletic training services to contracted organizations. Responsibilities include patient assessments, injury prevention, and rehabilitation, with a focus on community relations and educational programming. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and a sign-on bonus, highlighting the importance of dedication to athlete care.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• Engage in injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies.
• Perform assessments and develop patient education materials.
• Utilize therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide initial care for athletic injuries.
• Conduct taping, wrapping, and bracing.
• Document athlete care and refer to specialists.

Skills

Injury prevention

Patient assessment

Rehabilitation

Therapeutic modalities

Communication

Education

Eligible to sit for BOC Boards

Job description

Job Description: Athletic Trainer

Provides athletic training services to Geisinger contracted organizations. Assists with community events, programming, and supports other contracted schools as needed. Establishes community relations and provides educational programs for coaches, athletes, and community members.

Responsibilities include:

1. Performing initial patient assessments and screenings, developing patient education materials.
2. Engaging in injury prevention, recognition, evaluation, immediate care, rehabilitation, and reconditioning.
3. Using therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation equipment, and athletic training supplies.
4. Conducting taping, wrapping, bracing, and pre-event preparations.
5. Planning, documenting, and communicating athlete care, and referring to medical providers.
6. Acting as a physician extender within the Musculoskeletal Institute.

Work is primarily in a clinical environment. The role includes typical duties outlined in department orientation and adheres to organizational policies. Additional skills may be required based on departmental needs.

Additional Information:

• Hiring Incentive: $5,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years (stipulations apply).
• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week.

Applicants eligible to sit for BOC Boards are encouraged to apply. Geisinger offers comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more. Learn about our diversity initiatives at https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity.