Licensed Athletic Trainer- Per Diem

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated athletic trainer to provide comprehensive care to athletes and patients. This role involves not only delivering preventive and rehabilitative services but also engaging with the community through educational programs. The ideal candidate will act as a physician extender, ensuring quality care in a clinical environment while fostering relationships with local organizations. Join a team that values kindness, excellence, and innovation, and enjoy a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

401(k) plan with contributions

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Family-friendly support services

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with experience in athletic training.
• Skills in patient assessment and community program development are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides athletic training services and supports community events.
• Conducts patient assessments and develops educational materials.

Skills

Athletic Training Services

Patient Assessment

Community Relations

Educational Program Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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. Assists in the development and presentation of educational and community programs that support the Orthopaedics service line. Acts as a physician extender to the supervising physician within the Orthopaedics clinics.

Job Duties

• Provides Athletic Training Services to patients and 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 screens, develops and distributes ongoing patient education information.
• Distributes Home Exercise Programs (HEP) and educates patient and family as directed by supervising physician.
• Prepares injections for physicians and physician assistants.
• Performs splinting and casting under physician's orders.
• Performs cast and suture removal.
• Performs scribing duties for a physician during a patient's physical exam, as needed.

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.

Position Details

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: Diversity at Geisinger

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members, and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be 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. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.