Athletic Trainer, Casual - Altoona, PA

UPMC • Altoona, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Sports Medicine is seeking a Casual Athletic Trainer to join their team in Altoona, PA. As one of the nation's largest employers of athletic trainers, UPMC Sports Medicine provides services to over 90 organizations in Western and Central Pennsylvania. This role offers the opportunity to work in an outreach setting, be part of a team led by world-renowned sports medicine experts, and utilize state-of-the-art facilities with comprehensive physician, imaging, physical therapy, concussion, nutrition, and sports performance services.

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 OR Act 73
• Act 168
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level