Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is seeking an Athletic Trainer I for a casual position within its Sports Medicine team serving the Erie Region. This role is responsible for recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating athletic injuries while providing preventative care and managing daily operations for a school district's athletic program. You will act as AHN's primary point of contact for the district regarding injury management.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and manage injuries, determining if physician referral is necessary.
- Maintain a medical file for each athlete and act as a liaison between the physician, athlete, and parents.
- Prepare athletes for practice and competition.
- Serve as the communication link between school administrators, nurses, counselors, coaches, athletes, and parents to manage care and facilitate return to play.
- Coordinate all communication to return athletes with concussions to play in full compliance with Pennsylvania State Law.
- Implement treatment and rehabilitation programs under physician supervision and guidance from senior staff.
- Develop functional training and conditioning programs for both injured and non-injured athletes.
- Assist with nightly facility cleaning and equipment organization.
- Perform data entry and recordkeeping.
- Assist with monitoring supplies for the athletic program.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 0-1 years of related experience.
- Current Pennsylvania state licensure as a certified Athletic Trainer, Temporary Practice Permit, or eligibility.
- National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) certification or Temporary license.
- Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
- Valid Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
- Valid Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
- Valid Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Nice to Have
- 1-3 years of experience as an athletic trainer.
- Experience with concussion baseline testing software.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
- Current state driver’s license.
Technical Stack
- Concussion baseline testing software
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Team & Environment
You will work independently but under the direction of Senior Staff, Sports Medicine Supervisor, and Team physicians.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in the Erie Region.
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