Athletic Trainer - Casual (Pittsburgh Area) at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Athletic Training, Patient Care, Rehabilitation, Emergency Care, Professional Development, Community Education, Documentation, Relationship Building

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Sports Medicine is hiring an Athletic Trainer to join our team on a casual basis supporting needs in and around the Pittsburgh area! UPMC Sports Medicine is one of the nation’s largest employers of athletic trainers with approximately 200 staff members. As a staff member in our program, you will be part of a team led by world-renowned sports medicine experts that work in state-of-the-art facilities. We have comprehensive physician, imaging, physical therapy, concussion, nutrition, and sports performance services that serve as resources to you. Candidates will be placed into the appropriate level based on experience: Athletic Trainer I and Athletic Trainer II Responsibilities: Provides athletic training services following the rules and regulations of the National Athletic Trainers Association Code of Ethics, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, Pennsylvania State Practice Act and Pennsylvania Rules & Regulations for Licensed Athletic Trainers, and UPMC system-wide and Athletic Training & Development department-specific Policies and Procedures. Provides evaluations, establishes plans of care, and selects appropriate treatment and rehabilitation interventions. Presents one in-service education program annually according to established departmental guidelines. Maintains, completes and submits appropriate electronic and written incident documentation for the contracted organization per departmental policies and procedures. Proactive in building relationships with UPMC services (CRS facilities, neuropsychologists, physicians, etc) Participates in professional growth and development related to the field of sports medicine to further his/her knowledge Provides athletic training services within contractual guidelines utilizing UPMC and site-specific Written Protocol and adhering to Written Physician Agreements Participates in athletic training services at special events sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine. Participates in community education programming approved by UPMC Sports Medicine. Certified as an athletic trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC). Licensed as an athletic trainer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Emergency Cardiac Care based on AHA standards including both didactic and skills demonstrations. Course must include following areas: adult & pediatric CPR, AED, airway obstruction, 2nd rescuer CPR and barrier devices (e.g., pocket mask, bag valve mask). Proof of course completion must be presented within 30 days of hire. Act 114 PDE FBI Clearance Act 168 Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Athletic Trainer provides athletic training services in accordance with professional standards and regulations. Responsibilities include evaluations, treatment plans, documentation, and participation in community education programs.