Licensed Athletic Trainer-GWV

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes Job Summary 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. 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. Performs medical assistant duties for all patients in addition to the population specific Athletic Training specific duties. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Position Details Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $10,000.00 recruitment loan with a 24-month commitment. Certain stipulations do apply. Hours: 40 hours a week, full time. Any candidate eligible to sit for BOC Boards is encouraged to apply prior to testing date. Education and Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree (Required), Master's Degree (Preferred) Experience: [not specified] Certification(s) and License(s) 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 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) ... Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance. EEO Statement We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Geisinger