Athletic Trainer, Floater - Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

at  UPMC

UPMC Sports Medicine is a premier provider of sports health services, pioneering advancements in the field of sports medicine to promote health, wellness, and performance excellence. We offer specialized care to athletes and performing artists, ensuring peak performance and enhanced recovery.
UPMC Sports Medicine is excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated Athletic Trainer to join our team, focusing specifically on the healthcare needs of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater.
Our collaboration with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater allows us to extend specialized medical care and support to one of the most renowned ballet companies in the region. This role is critical in ensuring that performers receive the preventative care, treatment, and rehabilitation necessary to excel both on and off stage.

• 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.
• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science or Art degree.
• Ability to quickly establish rapport with students, physicians, staff and co-workers.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize assignments.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to worksites within local area required