Athletic Trainer I

About the Role

Recognizes, manages, and rehabilitates injuries to professional, amateur, and recreational athletes. Provides techniques for prevention of injuries. Works independently under the direction of Senior Staff, Sports Medicine Supervisor, and Team physicians to manage daily operations within a school district's athletic medicine program. Acts as the primary point of contact for AHN to the district, facilitating communication regarding injury management with athletic directors, coaches, school nurses, physicians, parents, athletes, and sports medicine staff. Also develops exercise programs, performs data entry and recordkeeping, assists with facility cleaning, and monitors supplies for the athletic program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and manages injuries, determining whether a referral is necessary. (50%)
• Maintains a medical file on each athlete and acts as a liaison between the physician and the athlete or athlete's parent.
• Prepares athletes for practice or competition.
• Acts as a liaison between school administrators, school nurses, guidance counselors, coaches, athletes, and parents to appropriately manage, educate, and return athletes to play/activity. Coordinates all communication to return athletes with concussions back to play in compliance with Pennsylvania State Law. (20%)
• Implements treatment and rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a physician and guidance of Athletic Trainer II or Senior Staff. Develops functional training and conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes. (20%)
• Assists with cleaning the facility each night and putting equipment back in place. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-1 years’ experience.
• Current state licensure as a certified Athletic Trainer or eligible, or Temporary Practice Permit.
• National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) certification or Temporary license.
• CPR certification – American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Current state driver’s license (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience.
• Experience with concussion baseline testing software.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

Compliance

This role requires adherence to ethical and legal standards, including compliance with HIPAA and data security guidelines. Employees must protect covered information, cardholder data, and other confidential customer information. All employees must comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct, applicable federal and state laws, and company policies.