Senior Athletic Trainer

Geisinger•Danville, PA

2d•Onsite

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. Assists in the development and presentation of educational and community programs that support the Orthopaedics service line. Assist with various duties relating to the overall function of the department, including oversight, direction, and leadership of the athletic training staff.

Requirements

Must an active license of the state of PA in Athletic Training and certified.
Two years of experience is required.
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
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)

Responsibilities

Provides Athletic Training Services to patients and contracted organizations as assigned and as dictated by the BOC and State Medical Licensing board.
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.
Performs initial patient assessments and screens, develops, and distributes ongoing patient education information.
Provides positive leadership and direction to the athletic training staff to assume the ongoing development of staff, including continued education regarding program care protocols and policies.
Day-to-Day operations in the absence of the Program Manager
In conjunction with the leadership, updates program Policy and Procedure manual to align with system updates with annual reviews that impact athletic training services.
Assist with administrative duties such as statistical analysis of program, contracting, recruitment, and retention of staff.
Address & navigate all sporting related conflicts (including complaints) that arise at schools with administration, parents, coaches, fellow staff, and the athlete.
Will oversee and lead athletic trainers and provide continued medical training.
Responsible for mentoring and guiding new employees, CPR instruction, skill assessments and continuous quality improvement initiatives with relation to sports medicine injuries and conditions.
Assists with coordinating sports schedules and shifting staff based on needs of the school/university.
Continuously review Sports Medicine Protocols for Return to Play, Concussion Management, Return to Learn, and Standing Orders for both ATC and nursing, and collaborate with the physicians to ensure they are accurate and have the most update to date guidance.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

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
healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners