Athletic Trainer, Per Diem

Responsibilities

The Athletic Trainer provides Athletic Training Services at local area schools with middle and high school student athletes under the direction of the team physician in accordance with state athletic training practice act. Foster and maintain strong relationships between sports medicine team, schools, youth organizations, athletes, and providers. Assist clinically as a physician extender in the office with patient flow and care as directed with in the scope of practice.

Essential Functions:

• Engage in the prevention, recognition, evaluation, immediate care, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of student athlete injuries

• Educate athletes, coaching staff, and parents on various aspects of injury prevention, first aid, and strength and conditioning

• Conduct taping and other pregame/pre-practice preparation

• Communicate confidentially with student athletes, parents, athletic directors, coaches, and physicians regarding student athletes' playing status and ability to return to competition or practice

• Communicate with the Head Athletic Trainer on a regular basis

• Attend and provide medical response coverage for home athletic events

• Refer athletes to appropriate physicians and specialists

• Perform administrative duties including the maintenance of injury reports for student-athletes; establish an Emergency Action Plan for all sports and venues

• Assist with pre-participation medical/orthopedic screenings

• Regularly use therapeutic modalities therapeutic/rehabilitation equipment, first aid supplies, standard athletic training supplies, and possibly a golf cart/gator

Schedule: As needed coverage for staff during day, evening or weekend coverage. Open shifts available, please apply to discuss.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:Bachelor's Degree, required

Licenses and Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS), Upon hire, requiredNATA BOC Certification, Upon hire, required

Pennsylvania Athletic Training License, Upon hire, required

Benefits:

• 403B

• On-site discounted Child Care Center

• Free Parking

Responsibilities varies