Athletic Trainer I - AHN Sports Medicine - Seneca Valley
About The Position
This position recognizes, manages, and rehabilitates injuries to professional, amateur, and recreational athletes, while also providing techniques for injury prevention. The Athletic Trainer I works independently, but under the direction of Senior Staff, Sports Medicine Supervisor, and Team Physicians, to manage the daily operations within a school district's athletic medicine program. This role serves as a point of contact for Allegheny Health Network (AHN) to the district for communication regarding the management of injuries within the athletic program. This involves communicating with athletic directors, coaches, school nurses, physicians, parents, athletes, and sports medicine staff as needed. Additionally, the role involves developing exercise programs, performing data entry and recordkeeping, assisting with facility cleaning, and monitoring supplies for the athletic program.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a certified Athletic Trainer or eligible or Temporary Practice Permit.
- National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) certification or Temporary license.
- CPR – American Heart Association
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Nice To Haves
- 1-3 years’ experience
- Experience with concussion base line testing software.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Current state driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates and manages injuries and determines whether a referral is necessary.
- Maintains a medical file on each athlete and acts as a liaison between the physician and the athlete or athlete's parent.
- Prepares athletes for practice or competition.
- Acts as a liaison between school administrators, school nurses, guidance counselors, coaches, athletes and parents to appropriately manage, educate and return athletes back to play/activity.
- Coordinates all communication to return athletes with concussions back to play in coordination with the Pennsylvania State Law.
- Implements treatment and rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a physician and guidance of Athletic Trainer II or Senior Staff.
- Develops functional training programs and conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes.
- Assists with cleaning the facility each night and putting equipment back in place.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Benefits
- $15,000.00 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment for eligible candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
