Licensed Athletic Trainer - Part Time

Geisinger; Mechanicsville (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Generous PTO accrual

Job summary

Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive care for athletes and patients in preventive, emergency, and rehabilitative settings. You will document treatment per policy and support Orthopaedics.

The role includes developing community programs, staffing community events, and covering contracted schools, with collaboration in the Musculoskeletal Institute. Strong communication and rehab skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PA license in Athletic Training.
• Must be certified through BOC.
• Must hold a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• BLS and CPR certifications.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provides Athletic Training Services to Geisinger contracted organizations as assigned.
• Staff community events and related programming.
• Cover other contracted schools or changing assignments.
• Establishes community relations and educational programs for coaches, athletes, and community members.
• Updates the organization Policy and Procedure manual with annual reviews.
• Performs initial patient assessments and education distribution.
• Engages in prevention, recognition, evaluation, immediate care, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of student athlete injuries.
• Uses therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation equipment as warranted.
• Pre-event preparation including taping, wrapping and bracing.
• Refer athletes for follow-up and diagnostics with appropriate providers.
• Work as a physician extender to the supervising physician within the Musculoskeletal Institute.
• Athletic Trainers assist in clinic with medical assistant duties for all patients.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Rehabilitation knowledge

Therapeutic treatment

Health care policy and ethics

Physiotherapy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

BOC Certification

Job description

Location

Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine

Shift

Evenings (United States of America)

Hours

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20; Worker Type: Regular; Exemption Status: Yes

Job Summary

Provides care to athletes/patients in a preventive, emergency, and rehabilitative manner in accordance with Physician's orders, and documents such care and treatment in accordance with medical center’s/contracted organizations’ policy. Assists in the development of and conducts educational and community programs that support the Orthopaedics service line.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must hold a PA license in Athletic Training.
• Must be certified through BOC.
• Must hold a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training.
• Must hold a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training (education requirement).
• Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification (Default Issuing Body), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (American Heart Association), Certified Athletic Trainer (Default Issuing Body), Licensed Athletic Trainer (State of Pennsylvania).
• Skills: Health Care Policy And Ethics Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Physiotherapy, Rehab Assessment And Care, Rehabilitation Practices/Programs, Teamwork, Therapeutic Treatment.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Required), Master’s Degree (Preferred).

Benefits

• 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.

EEO Statement

We are an AFFIRMATIVE Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.