ATHLETIC TRAINER - CASUAL FOR THE BUTLER AREA

Athletic Trainer - Casual For The Butler Area

Provide Athletic Training Services to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or referring physician in accordance with PA State Athletic Training Practice Act which is governed by the PA State Board of Medicine and State Board of Osteopathic Medicine for athletic event coverage for high school, college, club sports, or intramural events. The Athletic Trainer will act as a liaison between the school community, parents, attending physician or specialist in referring student athlete for injury treatment.

Assesses, manages, treats, rehabs and reconditions athletes.

Observes the domains of Athletic Training Established by the BOC (Board of Certification).

Performs basic direct patient care activities in a physician office or therapy setting as assigned.

Injury/Illness prevention and Wellness Protection

Assess athletes and clients to screen for potential risk factors such as injury/illness.

Educate the athletes/clients on how to prevent injuries and illness through exercises, modalities, and prevention taping/bracing.

Clinical evaluations of medical conditions/disorders and injuries.

Medical histories

Physical exams

Communication of injuries to coaches and family

Immediate Emergency and Care of traumatic injuries and emergencies

Treatment and Rehabilitation

Manual Therapy

Therapeutic Exercise

Neuromuscular Rehabilitation

Agility Training

Modalities including but not limited to, Ultrasound, Electric Stimulation, Traction, Light and

Biofeedback

Bracing

Application and remove of casts and splints

Removal of sutures

Local Treatment of Wounds

Provides exercise instructions (pre and post-operative)

Work hardening/Ergonomic Training

Organizational and Professional Health and Well-Being

Provide efficient, effective healthcare services

Ensure compliance with State and Federal Law and accrediting agencies' policies related to the delivery of healthcare

Standard billing and reimbursement practices if applicable

Maintain medical records

Develop and comply by policies and procedures related to employment and fiscal management

Develop an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Risk Management Plans

Operational and capital budgets

Program compliant with federal statutes and regulations

Fills out all appropriate forms for physician to complete the orders of the physician to the patient.

Supports performance improvement initiatives in the physician practices.

Assists in data collection as directed

Incorporates into practice performance improvement initiatives that have been implemented

Maintains the environment of care.

Ensures that supplies are replenished daily

Consistently maintains a clean safe environment

Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree or higher in related field (e. Exercise Science or Kinesiology)

Completion of an Accredited Athletic Trainer Curriculum

Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.

Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Previous outpatient office experience.

Previous experience with athletic training at the secondary or intercollegiate levels

Experience in Healthcare setting.

Current Licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Pennsylvania

Athletic Trainer Certification through the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.

Valid Driver's License (if out of state hire, the record report from applicable state driver's license department is required)

Act 33 with renewal

Act 34 with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance

Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).

Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.