Athletic Trainer II (South Region)

Highmark Health•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•$15,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves mentoring staff, supervising daily operations, and managing the recognition, management, and rehabilitation of injuries for professional, amateur, and recreational athletes. The Athletic Trainer II provides techniques for injury prevention and works independently under the direction of a Sports Medicine Supervisor and Team Physicians. This role serves as a key point of contact for Allegheny Health Network (AHN) within a school district, college, or professional athletic medicine program, communicating injury management with various stakeholders including athletic directors, coaches, physicians, parents, and staff. Responsibilities also include developing exercise programs, data entry, facility upkeep, supply monitoring, orienting new athletic trainers, and providing feedback for performance evaluations. Additionally, the role involves mentoring students and interns, assisting with concussion baseline software, and providing clinical leadership as a resource for other athletic trainers.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
3-5 years’ experience
Current state licensure as a certified Athletic Trainer or eligible
National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) certification
Travel between various satellite locations
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

Preferred Master’s Degree
7-10 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.
Develops functional training programs and conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes.
Supervises student athletic trainers from area colleges when requested.
Meets with University professors regarding intern performance.
Assists Senior staff for ongoing special projects not limited to but including; CPR Certification, Community Events, Concussion Education, Injury referral tracking, Special Events and Pre Participation physicals.
Coverage of these events will be required and will travel to various satellite locations to support assignments.
Completes one educational program per year by means of organizing a speaker/event or speaking to support the continuing education program for the department un the guidelines of NATA/BOC.
This event/events must be equal to or greater than 2 continuing educational hours with the NATA/BOC criteria.