Athletic Trainer (Full Time) at St. Luke's University Health Network

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Athletic Training Services, Physician Direction, Sports Medicine Program Management, Clinical Documentation, Healthcare Information Communication, Injury Record Keeping, Program Evaluation, Budget Input, Pre-participation Physicals, Patient Assessment, Continuing Education Reporting, CPR Recertification, Service Excellence, Financial Responsibility, Patient Safety

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Athletic Trainer provides "Athletic Training Services" to athletes and other patients under the direction of a team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with state athletic training practice act. Assist in managing and marketing the Sports Medicine Program. Meets the professional, clinical, technical, communication and documentation requirements and standards and to make decisions based on established guidelines. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains appropriate general treatment orders and operating procedures to be reviewed annually and approved by the designated team physician. Provides pertinent healthcare-related information of the injured student-athlete in a clear, concise professional manner to the appropriate athletic support staff and administration Provide athletic training services for all home sanctioned athletic contests and away varsity football games. Act as a liaison between family physicians and specialists, the school district, athletes and their parents. Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments and provide insurance claim information for sports injuries treated by a physician. Ensures that athletic training services are provided in a timely, accurate, effective, and cost-efficient manner and in compliance with established policies, procedures and practices. Assists the Coordinator(s) of Athletic Training Outreach in evaluating program effectiveness and provide any program updates in a timely manner. Provides input and recommendations to the Athletic Director for an effective budget that will cover the projected costs of equipment and supplies needed to maintain quality and safety of student-athlete care. Assists with the overall scheduling and shall be present for pre-participation sports physicals (seasonally). Provide the coaches and athletic director with a list of athletes medically eligible to compete under district and state rules and regulations. Instructs student-athletes and families on relevant topics based on assessed learning needs. Instructs and educates appropriate coaches/school officials on relevant learning needs specific to the injured athlete. Athletic Trainers working in an office setting shall assist the attending or consulting physician on any related medical management of the physician's patient that fall under the athletic trainer's scope of practice. Athletic Trainers working in an office setting shall have a plan of care or written protocol as required by their respective licensing board (PA or NJ). Takes responsibility to understand and complete professional and technical requirements and provide St. Luke’s University Health Network with the necessary documentation on such requirements. (I.e., BOC® Continuing Education reporting and renewal, Bi-annual state certification renewal, annual CPR recertification.) Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external). Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety. Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated. Performs in depth, systematic assessment relative to chief complaint of the patient. Maintains awareness of department budget. Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to coworkers. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day; 6 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 20 minutes at a time. Occasionally lift, carry, and push objects up to 30 pounds. Transport patients weighing up to 250 pounds via wheelchair. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision. EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited, professional athletic training education program with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree. Active Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Athletic Training License. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Experience in athletic training and sports medicine. Fluency in Spanish language preferred. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here.

Responsibilities

The Athletic Trainer provides athletic training services to athletes under physician direction, assisting in managing and marketing the Sports Medicine Program while meeting clinical and documentation standards. Key duties include providing services for athletic contests, acting as a liaison between various parties, maintaining accurate injury records, and ensuring timely and cost-efficient service delivery.