Athletic Trainer - Ambridge Area School District

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Sports Medicine is hiring an Athletic Trainer for a full-time position based at Ambridge Area School District. The role is part of UPMC Sports Medicine’s outreach program, which provides athletic training services to professional, college, and high school organizations in Western and Central Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will work with a team supported by sports medicine experts and 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 evaluations, develops plans of care, and delivers appropriate treatment and rehabilitation interventions. Services must comply with professional codes and standards, Pennsylvania laws and regulations, UPMC policies, contractual guidelines, site-specific written protocols, and written physician agreements. The position also includes education, documentation, relationship-building, professional development, and participation in special events and community education.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to external or qualified candidates who commit to two years at this location. UPMC also offers reimbursement for normal and above-normal commuting costs and financial assistance for NATA dues and BOC maintenance fees.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.
• Ability to quickly establish rapport with students, physicians, staff, and coworkers.
• Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize assignments.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to worksites within the local area.
• Certification as an athletic trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC).
• Licensure as an athletic trainer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Emergency Cardiac Care training 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 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 departmental guidelines.
• Maintain, complete, and submit appropriate electronic and written incident documentation for the contracted organization.
• Build relationships with UPMC services, including CRS facilities, neuropsychologists, and physicians.
• Participate in professional growth and development to further knowledge of sports medicine.
• Provide athletic training services within contractual guidelines, following UPMC and site-specific written protocols and 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.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for external or qualified candidates who commit to two years at this location.
• 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