ATHLETIC TRAINER - SETON HILL UNIVERSITY

Independence Health System•Greensburg, PA

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About The Position

The Athletic Trainer provides athletic training services to student athletes under the direction of a team physician or referring physician, in accordance with the Pennsylvania State Athletic Training Practice Act. The role includes coverage for high school, college, club sports, and intramural athletic events, and serves as a liaison among the school community, parents, coaches, and physicians or specialists involved in an athlete’s care. The position assesses, manages, treats, rehabilitates, and reconditions athletes; provides injury and illness prevention, clinical evaluation, emergency care, treatment, and rehabilitation; and may perform basic direct patient care in a physician office or therapy setting. The Athletic Trainer also supports healthcare operations, documentation, compliance, performance improvement, and maintenance of a clean and safe care environment. Scheduling is based on operational needs and may include rotating shifts, standby, or on-call work. Local travel between system locations may be expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, such as Exercise Science or Kinesiology.
Completion of an accredited Athletic Trainer curriculum.
Current licensure as an Athletic Trainer in Pennsylvania.
Athletic Trainer certification through the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC).
Current Basic Life Support certification through an American Heart Association-approved curriculum, including CPR and AED.
Valid driver’s license; out-of-state hires must provide a driving record report from the applicable state driver’s license department.
Act 33 clearance with renewal.
Act 34 clearance with renewal.
Act 73 FBI clearance.
Strong leadership ability, organizational skills, independent and critical-thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Nice To Haves

Previous outpatient office experience.
Previous athletic training experience at the secondary or intercollegiate level.
Experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Assess, manage, treat, rehabilitate, and recondition athletes.
Provide athletic training services and event coverage under the direction of a team physician or referring physician, consistent with Pennsylvania law and the domains established by the Board of Certification.
Screen athletes and clients for injury or illness risk factors and educate them on prevention through exercises, modalities, taping, and bracing.
Conduct clinical evaluations, including medical histories and physical examinations, and communicate injuries to coaches and families.
Provide immediate emergency care for traumatic injuries and other emergencies.
Deliver treatment and rehabilitation, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular rehabilitation, agility training, modalities, bracing, cast and splint application and removal, suture removal, wound care, exercise instruction, work hardening, and ergonomic training.
Provide basic direct patient care activities in a physician office or therapy setting as assigned.
Complete appropriate forms for physicians to document and carry out patient orders.
Provide efficient healthcare services and comply with applicable state and federal laws, accrediting policies, and healthcare delivery requirements.
Follow standard billing and reimbursement practices when applicable and maintain medical records.
Develop and comply with employment and fiscal management policies and procedures; develop emergency action and risk management plans; and support operational and capital budgets.
Assist with data collection and incorporate implemented performance improvement initiatives into practice.
Maintain the care environment, replenish supplies daily, and consistently maintain a clean and safe environment.
Travel locally between system locations as needed and work schedules based on operational needs, which may include rotating shifts, standby, and on-call duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.