Athletic Trainer II - Mercyhurst University

Highmark Health•Erie, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position offers a $15,000.00 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment for eligible candidates. The Athletic Trainer II will mentor staff, supervise work performed by staff, and contribute to the management of daily operations of the department. This role involves recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries to professional, amateur, and recreational athletes, as well as providing techniques for injury prevention. The Athletic Trainer II works independently, under the direction of the Sports Medicine Supervisor and Team Physicians, to manage daily operations within a school district, college, or professional athletic medicine program. They will act as a point of contact for Allegheny Health Network (AHN) to the district or athletic department for communication regarding injury management within the athletic program, liaising with athletic directors, general managers, coaches, school nurses, physicians, parents, athletes, and sports medicine staff. Additionally, this role involves developing exercise programs, performing data entry/recordkeeping, assisting with facility cleaning, and monitoring supplies. The Athletic Trainer II serves as a peer mentor, orients new athletic trainers, demonstrates proficiency in workflow, documentation, communication, and customer service, and provides feedback for other athletic trainer positions. They will also mentor students and interns and assist employees with concussion baseline software and educating on mass testing exams. This position provides clinical leadership oversight and serves as a department resource for clinical questions for Athletic Trainer I and II positions.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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 under the guidelines of NATA/BOC.
This event/events must be equal to or greater than 2 continuing educational hours with the NATA/BOC criteria.