What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer - Glendale School District position at UPMC?
UPMC Sports Medicine is one of the nation’s largest employers of athletic trainers with approximately 200 staff members. We have several exciting opportunities working in the outreach setting. More than 90 pro, college, and high school organizations in Western and Central Pennsylvania turn to us for athletic training services.
This is a full-time position that will be based at Glendale School District in Flinton, PA.
As a staff member in our program, you will be part of a team led by world-renowned sports medicine experts that work in state-of-the-art facilities. We have comprehensive physician, imaging, physical therapy, concussion, nutrition, and sports performance services that serve as resources to you.
**SIGN-ON BONUS Available!**
External/qualified candidates will receive $10,000 with a 2-year commitment for this location.
UPMC Sports Medicine also offers reimbursement for normal and above normal commute, as well as financial assistance for NATA dues and BOC maintenance fees!
Responsibilities:
- Provides athletic training services following the rules and regulations of the National Athletic Trainers Association Code of Ethics, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, Pennsylvania State Practice Act and Pennsylvania Rules & Regulations for Licensed Athletic Trainers, and UPMC system-wide and Athletic Training & Development department-specific Policies and Procedures.
- Provides evaluations, establishes plans of care, and selects appropriate treatment and rehabilitation interventions.
- Presents one in-service education program annually according to established departmental guidelines.
- Maintains, completes and submits appropriate electronic and written incident documentation for the contracted organization per departmental policies and procedures.
- Proactive in building relationships with UPMC services (CRS facilities, neuropsychologists, physicians, etc.)
- Participates in professional growth and development related to the field of sports medicine to further his/her knowledge
- Provides athletic training services within contractual guidelines utilizing UPMC and site-specific Written Protocol and adhering to Written Physician Agreements
- Participates in athletic training services at special events sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine.
- Participates in community education programming approved by UPMC Sports Medicine.
Salary : $21 - $34
