Athletic Trainer

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

About The Position

Provide athletic training services to athletes and other patients under the direction of a team physician or by written physician referral, consistent with the applicable state athletic training practice act. The role also assists in managing and marketing the Sports Medicine Program and requires professional, clinical, technical, communication, and documentation standards, with decisions made according to established guidelines. The Athletic Trainer supports timely, accurate, effective, and cost-efficient care; maintains current knowledge of practice standards and state guidelines; collaborates on staffing and program processes; maintains injury and treatment records; and contributes to policy evaluation, student-athlete eligibility documentation, and equipment and supply budgeting. The position collaborates with network and community partners, serves as a primary liaison among healthcare providers, school personnel, athletes, and families, and assists with program marketing and evaluation. The role includes ongoing professional development, communication and mentorship of other Athletic Trainers and students, maintenance of required credentials and documentation, protection of confidential information, and compliance with network safety, attendance, dress code, and service standards. The primary work schedule follows athletic, school, and municipal sports schedules and may exceed 40 hours per week, including Monday through Sunday and evenings as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited professional athletic training education program with at least a bachelor’s degree.
An active Pennsylvania Athletic Training License or an active New Jersey Athletic Training License, depending on primary work location; all employees must hold an active Pennsylvania Athletic Training License within 120 days.
Experience in athletic training and sports medicine.
Valid driver’s license.
Meet applicable professional and technical requirements, including required continuing education, state certification renewal, annual CPR recertification, and required e-learning.
Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the position, including prolonged standing and walking, occasional lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 30 pounds, and transporting patients weighing up to 250 pounds by wheelchair.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide athletic training services under the direction of a team physician or by written physician referral and within the applicable state practice act.
Ensure athletic training services are timely, accurate, effective, cost-efficient, and compliant with policies, procedures, and practices.
Maintain knowledge of current and proposed athletic training practice standards and state guidelines.
Collaborate on staffing models for primary sites, pre-participation physicals, and special events in accordance with partner agreements.
Assist in aligning network and department goals and maintaining consistent processes among network Athletic Trainers.
Maintain accurate injury and treatment records and provide insurance claim information for sports injuries treated by a physician.
Evaluate services and policies, including emergency action plans and Safe Sport School standards, and recommend updates to improve care.
Provide coaches and athletic directors with lists of student-athletes medically eligible to participate under applicable district and state rules.
Advise the Athletic Director on a budget for equipment and supplies needed to maintain quality and safety of care.
Assist attending or consulting physicians with related medical management within the Athletic Trainer’s scope of practice.
Collaborate with program and community officials to develop educational programming, meet partner needs, and provide appropriate documentation.
Work with the marketing department to promote the program and provide on-site marketing of Sports Medicine services.
Serve as the primary liaison among network entities, healthcare professionals, school district personnel, athletes, and parents for the assigned program.
Assist with implementation and collection of clinical care and outcomes, customer service improvement, operational data, and safety information.
Take responsibility for professional development and communicate regularly with Athletic Trainers in the program or region.
Model professional behaviors and mentor students from approved colleges and universities working in the Sports Medicine Program.
Create development goals and collaborate with sports medicine personnel to progress toward established goals.
Complete professional and technical requirements and provide required documentation, including continuing education, state license renewal, CPR recertification, and e-learning requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and ensure proper release of information.
Follow network and departmental employee, patient, and environmental safety policies and reporting requirements.
Demonstrate service excellence and comply with attendance and dress code policies.
Demonstrate age-appropriate competency in assessment, treatment, growth and development, and communication.
Maintain general treatment orders and operating procedures for annual review and approval by the designated supervising physician.
Perform other related duties as assigned.