Athletic Trainer - Point Park University

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Sports Medicine is a leading employer of athletic trainers, with approximately 200 staff members serving over 90 organizations in Western and Central Pennsylvania. This full-time position is based at Point Park University and offers the opportunity to work within a team led by renowned sports medicine experts in state-of-the-art facilities. Comprehensive resources including physician, imaging, physical therapy, concussion, nutrition, and sports performance services are available to support staff. Candidates will be placed into Athletic Trainer I or Athletic Trainer II levels based on experience. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is available for external/qualified candidates with a 2-year commitment. UPMC Sports Medicine also provides reimbursement for commuting costs and financial assistance for NATA dues and BOC maintenance fees.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science or Art degree.
• Ability to quickly establish rapport with students, physicians, staff and co-workers.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize assignments.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to worksites within local area required.
• Certified as an athletic trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC).
• Licensed as an athletic trainer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Emergency Cardiac Care based on AHA standards including both didactic and skills demonstrations. Course must include following areas: adult & pediatric CPR, AED, airway obstruction, 2nd rescuer CPR and barrier devices (e.g., pocket mask, bag valve mask). Proof of course completion must be presented within 30 days of hire.
• Act 114 PDE FBI Clearance
• Act 168
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal

Nice To Haves

• Athletic Trainer OR Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 114 PDE FBI Clearance with renewal

Responsibilities

• Provides athletic training services following the rules and regulations of the National Athletic Trainers Association Code of Ethics, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, Pennsylvania State Practice Act and Pennsylvania Rules & Regulations for Licensed Athletic Trainers, and UPMC system-wide and Athletic Training & Development department-specific Policies and Procedures.
• Provides evaluations, establishes plans of care, and selects appropriate treatment and rehabilitation interventions.
• Presents one in-service education program annually according to established departmental guidelines.
• Maintains, completes and submits appropriate electronic and written incident documentation for the contracted organization per departmental policies and procedures.
• Proactive in building relationships with UPMC services (CRS facilities, neuropsychologists, physicians, etc.).
• Participates in professional growth and development related to the field of sports medicine to further his/her knowledge.
• Provides athletic training services within contractual guidelines utilizing UPMC and site-specific Written Protocol and adhering to Written Physician Agreements.
• Participates in athletic training services at special events sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine.
• Participates in community education programming approved by UPMC Sports Medicine.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus ($10,000 for external/qualified candidates with a 2-year commitment)
• Reimbursement for normal and above normal commute
• Financial assistance for NATA dues and BOC maintenance fees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level