What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Athletic Trainer position at Geisinger?
- 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.
- Athletic Trainers assisting in clinic, perform 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. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Qualifications:
Any candidate eligible to sit for BOC Boards is encouraged to apply prior to testing date
*$5,000 Sign on bonus for eligible candidates*
Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Certain stipulations do apply.
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
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): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
