Certified Athletic Trainer Per Diem

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Summary
Provides direct care to the athlete to achieve optimum sports outcomes in a cost effective manner consistent with professional standards of practice care performance and the missions and goals of the organization. Performs all necessary documentation pertinent to patient care. Participates in department staff and student education programs. Identifies opportunities to improve quality and efficiency of service or treatments such as prevention immediate care clinical evaluation diagnosis rehabilitation and reconditioning.

Job Duties

• Adheres to the criteria for clinical certification as established by the National Athletic Trainers Association. Engages in the prevention recognition evaluation immediate care rehabilitation and reconditioning of student athlete injuries.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge base of anatomy physiology biomechanics and nutrition.
• Understands and performs proper evaluation and assessment techniques for athletic injury. Recognizes signs and symptoms of athletic injury illness systemic and local metabolic failure pathomechanics nutritional concerns psychological signs and symptoms and an understanding of various stressors on the body.
• Uses therapeutic modalities rehabilitation equipment first aid supplies athletic training supplies and a golf cart or other type of utility vehicle as situations warrant.
• Conducts taping wrapping bracing and other pre-event preparation.
• Attends and provides medical response coverage for home events and select away events as schedules allow.
• Carries out exercise programs in accordance with findings of evaluations and goals established by the appropriate medical provider.
• Understands and complies with all indications and contraindications for therapeutic modalities including but not limited to ice moist heat electrical stimulation and joint mobilization.
• Plans implements documents communicates and refers athletes to appropriate medical providers for diagnostic and follow up procedures according to department guidelines.
• Performs administrative duties to include the following: establish an emergency action plan for all sports and venues in conjunction with the athletic department; manage inventory and ordering supplies; and develop daily schedule in accordance with needs established by the athletic department.
• Assists with pre-participation medical and orthopedic screenings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree Athletic Training or Exercise Physiology from a CAATE accredited program or
• Masters Degree Athletic Training or Exercise Physiology from a CAATE accredited program or
• Successful completion of an approved Athletic Training Internship program and appropriate National Certification.
• Less than 1 year
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks organize workloads and manage time.
• Ability to educate patients on exercise instruction.
• Ability to coordinate care services with other health care providers.
• Must be able to travel within 50 miles of home cost center.
• DL - Drivers LicensePA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• AT - Athletic Trainer BOC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• ATL - Athletic Trainer License - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• 2 years
• Computer literacy to include Microsoft Office and other internal computer software systems

Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking squatting kneeling crawling climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

2030 Highland Avenue

Primary Location:

Rehabilitation Services- Highland Ave

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Sun-Sat; Variable

Department:

Sports Perfm - Other SD - CH