Senior Athletic Trainer

Schuylkill • Center Valley, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Delivers direct care to support optimal athletic performance, including prevention, immediate care, evaluation, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and reconditioning. Ensures adherence to state practice acts, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, and physician oversight requirements. Provides leadership to the Sports Medicine department through oversight of an assigned partner location and/or involvement in special projects.

Responsible for the overall organization and administration of athletic training services at the service location and/or within the respective project area. Manages service delivery at the assigned location, completes required documentation, contributes to staff and student education, and identifies opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE-accredited program.
• 2 years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of normal anatomy, physiology, the body's response to exercise, and nutrition.
• Knowledge of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and psychological demands placed on the injured athlete.
• Knowledge of compliance plans, HIPAA, and quality assurance programs.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of practice management software, electronic health records, and Microsoft Office products, with emphasis on Excel.
• High level of maturity, emotional intelligence, and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, implement, document, communicate, and refer to appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Ability to flex the work schedule outside normal business hours to meet client demands.
• Ability to prioritize workloads, manage time, and multitask effectively.
• Ability to travel within 50 miles of the assigned partner location.
• Athletic Trainer certification from the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, required upon hire.
• Athletic Trainer License for the State of Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, required upon hire.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs., push/pull up to 140 lbs., and carry 80 lbs. short distances.
• Frequent standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and overhead reaching.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE-accredited program.
• 5 years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Basic Life Support Instructor certification from the American Heart Association, required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough evaluations of injuries and illnesses, including assessment, examination, and diagnosis of acute, chronic, and emergent conditions.
• Provide onsite medical coverage and injury management during practices, games, and other contractually obligated sporting events as assigned.
• Provide immediate and emergency medical care for injured athletes and patients in a timely and effective manner.
• Design, implement, and adjust individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans based on continuous evaluation of patient progress.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions—including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and approved modalities—in alignment with physician direction and professional standards.
• Coordinate patient care by communicating effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals and facilitating necessary referrals.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant documentation of evaluations, treatments, and patient interactions in accordance with regulatory, professional, and departmental guidelines.
• Educate athletes, patients, families, and coaches on injury prevention, condition management, safe participation, and rehabilitation expectations.
• Assist with seasonal sports physicals.
• Organize and administer athletic training services at the assigned service location and/or within the assigned project area.
• Manage service delivery at the assigned location, contribute to staff and student education, and identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Provide leadership to the Sports Medicine department through oversight of an assigned partner location and/or involvement in special projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior