What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer - Williamsport, Casual position at UPMC?
UPMC is hiring an Athletic Trainer to join our team on a casual basis! This position will work in and around the Williamsport, PA Area.
The Casual Athletic Trainer will provide athletic training services for UPMC contractual organizations. Involved in various programs coordinated and/or sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine.
Candidates will be placed into the appropriate level based on experience:
- Athletic Trainer I and Athletic Trainer II
Responsibilities:
- Participates in athletic training services at special events sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine.
- Provides evaluations, establishes plans of care, and selects appropriate treatment and rehabilitation interventions.
- 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.
- Maintains, completes and submits appropriate electronic and written incident documentation for the contracted organization per departmental policies and procedures.
- Follows established departmental communication standards for athletic training staff
- Provides athletic training services within contractual guidelines utilizing UPMC and site-specific Written Protocol and adhering to Written Physician Agreements
- Maintains, completes and submits department-specific electronic and written documentation to supervisory staff at UPMC as per departmental policies and procedures.
- Checks email for coverage requests and for communication of business operations. When appropriate, responds back to sender within 24-48 hours.
- Maintains an adequately stocked kit for coverage using the provided supplies.
- Communicates schedule availability and changes to management staff.
- Communicates with the organization’s athletic trainer prior to coverage to obtain directions, schedules, and other logistics.
- Communicates with the organization’s athletic trainer after coverage is provided (i.e. injury updates, issues, etc) and maintains appropriate injury documentation.
- Understands UPMC resources available and is a liaison for patient care.
- Provide a sufficient amount of hours worked so that the staffing needs of the department are met.
Salary : $23 - $34
