Athletic Trainer - Carlynton High School
Date Posted: 10/14/2016
Position Number: 53585
Location: Carlynton High School
Department: Sports Medicine
Status: Full-time
Shift: Varied
NON-UNION
Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities. With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.
Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures. Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health.
Job Summary: Recognizes, manages and rehabilitates injuries to professional, amateur and recreational athletes. Provides techniques for prevention of injuries.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares athletes for practice or competition.
- Evaluates and manages injuries and determines whether a referral is necessary. Maintains a medical file on each athlete and acts as a liaison between the physician and the athlete or athlete's parent.
- Implements treatment and rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a physician. Develops functional training programs and conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes.
- Assists in patient treatment and non-patient care activities in the clinic setting under the direct supervision of the Therapist.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- PA State certified Athletic Trainer or eligible.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a dynamic and challenging environment and take appropriate action.
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.