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.
- 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.
- Immediate Emergency and Care of traumatic injuries and emergencies
- Modalities including but not limited to, Ultrasound, Electric Stimulation, Traction, Light and
- Ensure compliance with State and Federal Law and accrediting agencies' policies related to the delivery of healthcare
- Standard billing and reimbursement practices if applicable
- Develop and comply by policies and procedures related to employment and fiscal management
- 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.
- Incorporates into practice performance improvement initiatives that have been implemented
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in related field (e. Exercise Science or Kinesiology)
- Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
- Previous experience with athletic training at the secondary or intercollegiate levels
- 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)
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.