Athletic Trainer - Penn Hills

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Sports Medicine is a leading employer of athletic trainers, with approximately 200 staff members and a presence in numerous professional, college, and high school organizations across Western and Central Pennsylvania. This full-time position is based at Penn Hills. As a member of our program, you will collaborate with world-renowned sports medicine experts in state-of-the-art facilities, with access to comprehensive physician, imaging, physical therapy, concussion, nutrition, and sports performance services. 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 to this location. UPMC Sports Medicine also offers 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

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.