Licensed Athletic Trainer- Healthplex Woodbine

Geisinger•Danville, PA

About The Position

Provides care to athletes/patients in a preventive, emergency, and rehabilitative manner in accordance with Physician's orders, and documents such care and treatment in accordance with medical center’s/contracted organizations’ policy. Assists in the development of and conducts educational and community programs that support the Orthopaedics service line. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Possible work location assignments: Bloomsburg High School; Central Columbia High School; Danville High School; Midd-West High School; Milton High School; Selinsgrove High School; Shikellamy High School; Columbia Montour Votech; Bucknell Club Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree- (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
Certified Athletic Trainer - Default Issuing Body
Licensed Athletic Trainer - State of Pennsylvania
Skills: Health Care Policy And Ethics Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Physiotherapy, Rehab Assessment And Care, Rehabilitation Practices/Programs, Teamwork, Therapeutic Treatment

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree- (Preferred)
Any candidate eligible to sit for BOC Boards is encouraged to apply prior to testing date

Responsibilities

Provides Athletic Training Services to Geisinger contracted organizations as assigned.
Assists with the development, implementation, and staffing for community events and related programming.
Provides support by covering other contracted schools or changing assignments.
Establishes and maintains community relations and provides educational programs for coaches, athletes and community members.
Establishes and updates contracted organization Policy and Procedure manual with annual reviews.
Performs initial patient assessments and screenings, develops and distributes ongoing patient education information.
Engages in prevention, recognition, evaluation, immediate care, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of student athlete injuries.
Uses therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation equipment, first aid supplies, athletic training supplies when warranted.
Conducts taping, wrapping, bracing and other pre-event preparation.
Plans, implements, documents, communicates, and refers athletes to appropriate medical providers for follow-up and diagnostic evaluations.
Acts as a physician extender to the supervising physician within the Musculoskeletal Institute.
Athletic Trainers assisting in clinic, perform medical assistant duties for all patients in addition to the population specific Athletic Training specific duties
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.