Athletic Trainer - Casual (Pittsburgh Area)

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

UPMC Sports Medicine is hiring an Athletic Trainer on a casual basis to support needs in and around the Pittsburgh area. UPMC Sports Medicine has approximately 200 staff members and provides access to physician, imaging, physical therapy, concussion, nutrition, and sports performance services. Candidates will be placed at the Athletic Trainer I or Athletic Trainer II level based on experience.

The Athletic Trainer provides athletic training services in accordance with professional standards, Pennsylvania regulations, UPMC policies, contractual guidelines, site-specific written protocols, and written physician agreements. The role includes evaluating individuals, developing plans of care, selecting treatment and rehabilitation interventions, documenting incidents, supporting special events and community education, and pursuing professional development.

Requirements

• Certification as an athletic trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC).
• Licensure as an athletic trainer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Emergency Cardiac Care based on AHA standards, including didactic instruction and skills demonstrations in adult and pediatric CPR, AED use, airway obstruction, second-rescuer CPR, and barrier devices such as a pocket mask or bag-valve mask. Proof of course completion must be presented within 30 days of hire.
• Act 114 PDE FBI Clearance.
• Act 168 clearance.
• Act 33 clearance with renewal.
• Act 34 clearance with renewal.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services in accordance with the National Athletic Trainers Association Code of Ethics, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, Pennsylvania State Practice Act and regulations, and applicable UPMC policies and procedures.
• Evaluate individuals, establish plans of care, and select appropriate treatment and rehabilitation interventions.
• Present one in-service education program annually according to established departmental guidelines.
• Maintain, complete, and submit appropriate electronic and written incident documentation for the contracted organization in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Build relationships proactively with UPMC services, including CRS facilities, neuropsychologists, and physicians.
• Participate in professional growth and development related to sports medicine.
• Provide athletic training services within contractual guidelines, using UPMC and site-specific written protocols and adhering to written physician agreements.
• Participate in athletic training services at special events sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine.
• Participate in community education programming approved by UPMC Sports Medicine.

What This Job Offers

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