PRN Athletic Trainer (71897)

Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, LTD.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a PRN Athletic Trainer to provide injury prevention and rehabilitation services at local schools and events. Candidates should hold a degree in athletic training, be licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine, and certified by NATA-BOC. The role requires effective communication and emergency care skills, as well as the ability to lift patients. Prior experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 50lbs to assist with patients using proper body mechanics.
• Previous experience in Athletic Training is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of professional, collegiate, or high school sports is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide services directed toward achieving increased functional independence.
• Carry out the prevention, recognition, evaluation, and management of injuries.
• Document evaluative findings and treatments administered.

Skills

Communication skills

Athletic injury assessment

Emergency care

Education

Bachelors or Masters’ degree in athletic training

Licensure by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Certification by NATA-BOC

Job description

Join Our Team at Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster (OAL)

At Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster (OAL), we’re more than just a medical practice—we’re a trusted part of the community. For generations, families across Central Pennsylvania have turned to us for expert orthopedic care delivered with compassion, innovation, and integrity.

With five convenient locations—Lancaster, Willow Street, Manheim (at the Spooky Nook Sports Complex), Lebanon, and Ephrata—OAL offers a dynamic and patient-centered work environment. We’re proud to be consistently recognized for our cutting-edge technology, advanced procedures, and warm, professional staff. Our team includes not only leading orthopedic physicians and surgeons, but also dedicated professionals across clinical and administrative roles who make exceptional care possible every day.

OAL is privately owned by our surgeons and supported by a team of 400+ employees who share a commitment to excellence. At our Lancaster and Lebanon campuses, we operate our own outpatient orthopedic surgery center—NPSC—where we perform a wide range of surgeries, including total joint replacements, using the most advanced techniques available.

When you join OAL, you're joining a respected organization where your work makes a difference. Whether you’re clinical, clerical, or somewhere in between, we offer a culture of collaboration, opportunity, and purpose—all in service of helping people live stronger, healthier lives.

Job Summary

The PRN Athletic Trainer will demonstrate the ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment, (including first aide) and reconditioning as set forth by the NATA Board of certification. The PRN Athletic Trainers work as needed at local schools, and/or local athletic events.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the mission and values of the organization.
• Provide services directed toward achieving increased functional independence, decreasing functional limitations, and prevention of injuries to the individual patient/athlete.
• Upon the advance advice and consent of a physician, carry out the practice of prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, disposition, treatment, and/or rehabilitation of injuries.
• Perform evaluations of injuries, follow standing orders for treatment, management of the injury or refer the athlete to a physician.
• Provide education in the prevention of injuries, conditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries.
• Document evaluative findings, treatments that were administered, the patient assessment and the patient’s treatment plan.
• Clean and maintain treatment area and work space.
• Provide emergency care within the Athletic Training scope of practice.
• Ability to work in a wide variety of settings.
• Effectively communicate with the patient/athlete, family, physician, and/or coach regarding the patient/athlete`s injury and his/her ability to return to work/practice/competition.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Training Management Team.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelors or Masters’ degree in athletic training.
• Licensure by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine.
• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATA-BOC).
• The ability to lift up to 50lbs to assist with transferring patients using proper body mechanics.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Previous experience in Athletic Training is preferred.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of professional, collegiate, or high school sports.

Travel

Potential travel between office locations as well as travel to contracted schools, events and tournaments, etc.

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