Athletic Trainer Outpatient

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day.

About the role

Under the direct supervision of a Physician, the athletic trainer will provide routine care of athletic injuries for patients and assist doctors in the day-to-day duties of the clinical and hospital settings. Excellent observational skills, clinical empathy, and a high level of professionalism are vital for success in this role.

Location: Penn Orthopaedics Exton - 479 Thomas Jones Way
Hours: Full Time, per departmental needs

Responsibilities

• Care and prevention of athletic injuries in the clinical setting.
• Standard patient care: room patients, collect medical history.
• Answer phone calls, complete patient forms, and acquire authorizations.
• Provide direct support to the physicians in minor procedures performed in office and joint aspirations/injections.
• Provide wound care, stitch removal, and dressing changes.
• Prepare clinics, update charts, and coordinate patient referrals.
• DME fitting, casting patients, and removal of casts.
• Stock/clean rooms daily and order supplies/medications as needed.

Requirements

• Certified Athletic Trainer (Required)
• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program at a 4-year college/university (Required)
• Equivalent Experience: Master of Arts or Science from a CAATE accredited Master’s Program
• 2+ years of Athletic Training in a clinical setting

Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.