Per Diem Athletic Trainer

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Job Title: Per Diem Athletic Trainer
Department: Ortho Sports Medicine
Entity: CPUP
Location: Penn Sports Medicine Center Weightman Hall - 235 South 33rd St
Hours:Per Diem
Certified Athletic Trainer from a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program REQUIRED - please upload NATABOC certification card with application..
Summary:
Under the physician supervision agreement, the Athletic Trainer will provide routine care of athletic injuries. Excellent observational skills, clinical empathy, and a high level of professionalism are vital for success in this role.
Responsibilities:

• Provide Per Diem Athletic training event coverage to affiliated schools and organizations. Primary assignments will most commonly be in the private high school and collegiate club sport programs.
• Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care, and to determine if physician referral is appropriate for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
• Provide on-site care for athletic injuries at assigned events and practices.
• Evaluate athletes' readiness to play, and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
• Apply protective or injury preventative devices such as tape, bandages or braces to body parts such as ankles, fingers, or wrists.
• Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches and physicians.
• Complete appropriate documentation of injuries utilizing documentation software system.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
• Communicate injury and necessary follow up to parent/guardian of injured athlete or student.
• Plan and implement comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention programs.
• Travel with athletic teams to be available at sporting events as necessary.
• Willingness to work nights/weekends/holidays and travel as required.

Credentials:

• NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer (Required)
• Licensed to practice athletic training in the State of Pennsylvania or license eligible.
• BCLS Certified or equivalent emergency cardiac care certification.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Athletic Training; From a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program at a 4 year college/University 2+ years Athletic Training in a clinical setting preferred OR Master of Arts or Science, CAATE accredited Master's Program.

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