Athletic Trainer - Floater/Pittsburgh Passion

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

13d•Hybrid

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 Floater position supports various needs, including covering vacancies, time off, leaves of absence, special events, and specifically the Pittsburgh Passion women's professional football team. As part of a team led by renowned sports medicine experts, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive services like physician care, imaging, physical therapy, concussion management, nutrition, and sports performance. The floater role offers unique advantages such as exposure to diverse settings, networking opportunities, skill development through adaptation to different environments, and variety to prevent burnout.

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

Responsibilities

Adaptable to working in various environments, flexible with schedule assignments/changes, and maintains an adequately stocked kit for coverage
Follows established departmental communication standards for athletic training staff
Participates in athletic training services at special events sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine
Proactive in building relationships with UPMC services (CRS facilities, neuropsychologists, physicians, etc.)
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.
Assists in providing treatment to patients at UPMC Centers for Rehab Services as needed
Provides athletic training services within contractual guidelines utilizing UPMC and site-specific Written Protocol and adhering to Written Physician Agreements
Coordinates, conducts a/o assists in pre-season assessments for contracted athletic organizations
Participates in community education programming approved by UPMC Sports Medicine
Checks email daily for coverage requests with responses in a timely manner, communicates with staff member who the floater is covering for prior to coverage for logistics, and communicates after coverage to discuss injuries, issues, etc.
Provides evaluations, establishes plans of care, and selects appropriate treatment and rehabilitation interventions.
Participates in professional growth and development related to the field of sports medicine to further his/her knowledge
Maintains, completes and submits appropriate electronic and written incident documentation for the contracted organization per departmental policies and procedures
Provide feedback to management staff regarding the working conditions, workflow, suggestions for improvements, and positive acknowledgements at our contracted sites
Maintains, completes and submits department-specific electronic and written documentation to supervisory staff at UPMC as per departmental policies and procedures
Presents one in-service education program every two years according to established departmental guidelines
Assists in maintaining efficient flow of patients, provides educational services, and selects and fits prescribed soft goods items in the physician offices associated with UPMC Sports Medicine as needed