Athletic Trainer (Per Diem)

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Provide Athletic Training Services to athletes and other patients under the direction of a team physician or by written referral from a physician and in accordance with the state athletic training practice act on an as needed (PRN) basis. Meets the professional, clinical, technical, communication, and documentation requirements and standards to make decisions based on established guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited, professional athletic training education program.
Active Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Athletic Training License; New Jersey Athletic Training License preferred.
A sustained record of professional development as evidenced by additional certifications, professional presentations and active involvement in professional associations.
0-3 years clinical experience.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Ability to maintain collaborative and effective working relationships, Able to assert needs to patients, families, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team while maintaining rapport and relationships.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form
Basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

New Jersey Athletic Training License preferred.
Strong preference for individuals involved in volunteer activities and special events.
Preference is for at least two years of experience as an Athletic Trainer.
Fluency in Spanish language preferred.

Responsibilities

Executes timely, accurate, effective, and cost-efficient athletic training services that are in compliance with established policies, procedures and practices.
Maintain and be a knowledgeable resource of current and proposed standards of practice and State guidelines for Athletic Training services.
Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments and provide information for sports injuries, as appropriate and compliant with HIPAA standards, to stakeholders.
Market and promote St. Luke’s Sports Medicine services to stakeholders.
Assist with referrals and as a point of contact between Network entities (i.e. Physicians, Sports Performance, Physical Therapy, Nutrition, etc), other healthcare professionals (i.e. EMS, school nurse, etc), the school district (i.e. Principal, athletic director, guidance counselor, etc), the youth/community organization officials, athletes and their parents as it relates to the sporting event or site.
Assist in the collection of clinical care/outcomes, customer service improvement, operational data, and safety as it relates to sporting event or site.
Ensure understanding and demonstrate continued compliance with professional and technical requirements and provide St. Luke’s University Health Network with the necessary documentation on such requirements. (i.e., BOC® Continuing Education reporting and renewal, bi-annual state certification renewal, annual CPR recertification, My E-learning).
Maintain confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network / Entity as well as the proper release of information.
Comply with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient, and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
Demonstrate/model the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
Comply with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
Demonstrates/models the Network’s PCRAFT values during interactions with all customers.
Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
Demonstrate competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
Maintain appropriate general treatment orders and operating procedures to be reviewed annually and approved by the designated supervising physician.
Other duties as assigned.