Licensed Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre Township (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting on day one

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

Wellness program incentives

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide care to athletes and patients in preventive and rehabilitative roles. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's Degree and involves responsibilities such as developing community programs and assessing patient needs.

The ideal candidate will have specific certifications and skills in rehabilitation and healthcare policy, alongside benefits that include comprehensive health coverage and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred.
• Candidates eligible for BOC Boards are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provides athletic training services to contracted organizations.
• Conducts community events and educational programs.
• Engages in prevention and care of student-athlete injuries.
• Plans and refers athletes to appropriate medical providers.

Skills

health-care policy and ethics compliance

interpersonal communication

physiotherapy

rehabilitation assessment and care

rehabilitation practices and programs

teamwork

therapeutic treatment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification

Certified Athletic Trainer

Licensed Athletic Trainer – State of Pennsylvania

Job description

Job Summary

Provides care to athletes and 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 or contracted organizations’ policy. Assists in the development of and conducts educational and community programs that support the orthopaedics service line.

Location and Schedule

Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine – Days shift; full‑time, 40 hours per week.

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, and 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.
• In the clinic, performs medical‑assistant duties for all patients in addition to population‑specific athletic‑training duties.
• Works primarily in a clinical environment.
• Is accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree – required; Master’s Degree – preferred.
• Certifications and Licenses:
  • Basic Life Support Certification (Default Issuing Body)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification – American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Certified Athletic Trainer (Default Issuing Body)
  • Licensed Athletic Trainer – State of Pennsylvania
• Skills: health‑care policy and ethics compliance, interpersonal communication, physiotherapy, rehabilitation assessment and care, rehabilitation practices and programs, teamwork, therapeutic treatment.
• Candidates eligible to sit for BOC Boards are encouraged to apply prior to the testing date.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental, vision) starting on day one, three medical plan choices, pre‑tax savings plans, health savings account, company‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, 401(k) with automatic contributions, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year, wellness program incentives, family‑friendly support (adoption, fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, backup care membership), employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection.

About Our Culture

We value kindness, excellence, learning, innovation and safety. We celebrate diversity and foster an environment of collaboration and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an affirmative action, equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Recruitment Incentive

This position qualifies for a $10,000 recruitment loan with a 24‑month commitment. Certain stipulations apply.