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Certified Athletic Trainer, UPMC Kane

UPMC

Kane, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budgeting, Clinical Medicine, Coaching, Establish Priorities, First Aid, Healthcare, Hospital, Legal, Marketing, Medical Assistance, Medical Treatment, Needs Assessment, Neuromuscular, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Professional Services, Program Evaluation, Secondary School, Set Goals, Sports, Sports Medicine, Sports Reporting, Time Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
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Kane, PA
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1 day ago
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Join UPMC Kane as a Certified Athletic Trainer and support student-athletes in a dynamic, year-round role. You'll spend afternoons working directly with athletes in the training room for evaluation and rehab before providing coverage for practices and games throughout the week, with occasional weekend commitments during select seasons. This role offers a blend of on-field and clinical experience, including travel for designated sports and prioritizing coverage across multiple teams as needed. During the summer months, you'll transition into the hospital's therapy clinic to assist with operations, prepare for the upcoming school year, and support key initiatives like physicals and testing-making this a well-rounded opportunity to stay engaged across both athletic and healthcare settings.

Purpose:

To provide professional athletic training services at local high schools by performing assessments, first aid and rehabilitation training procedures as well as marketing of the Hamot Sports Medicine Center through professionalism and good will.


Responsibilities:


+ Assesses patient's present function and plans appropriate rehabilitation program, effectiveness of treatment, and sets up the plan of care with recommendations to appropriate physician, coach, or parents. This recommendation may pertain to whether the athlete may compete or not return to competition. Possesses the ability to obtain and interpret information considering age specific needs. Assists physician with screening of patients with sports related injuries. Treat patients for relief of pain, development, and restoration of neuromuscular function and reports reactions and changes in progress appropriately. Documents in the patients' charts as required, establishing goals for the patient and re-evaluating of goals as appropriate, documents patient referrals to Sports Medicine Center, and demonstrates a smooth process of having athletes evaluated at the Sports Medicine Center.

+ Educates and instructs patients, their families, coaches, and appropriate community agencies to establish the most effective means of rehabilitation. Provides coverage at athletic events as indicated and when needed. Is responsible for providing emergency first aid and care of the athlete at these events and practices. Markets the Sports Medicine Center to local school districts and local organizations. Responsible for the budgetary process at the respective school when concerned with the athletic training program. Demonstrates Hamot's commitment to Service Excellence by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians and co-workers and doing what is required the first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated and thorough.


+ Bachelor's Degree in a related fieldLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Must be licensed by the State of Pennsylvania as an Athletic Trainer when implemented by Public Law 515 (Physical Therapy Practice Act).

+ Athletic Trainer

+ Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC)


UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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