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UPMC Graduate Athletic Trainer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
UPMC Sports Medicine is hiring Graduate Athletic Trainers for some of our locations!
The Graduate Athletic Trainer will work under the supervision of a licensed Athletic Trainer to perform all the duties below. This will involve the ability to operate under temporary licensure while awaiting certification!
We encourage you to explore this opportunity to join our network of healthcare heroes.
UPMC Sports Medicine is one of the nation’s largest employers of athletic trainers with approximately 200 staff members. We have several exciting opportunities working in the outreach setting. More than 90 pro, college, and high school organizations in Western and Central Pennsylvania turn to us for athletic training services.
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.
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.
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.
Graduate from an approved athletic training education program who has applied to take the BOC examination OR hold a current credential as a certified athletic trainer (ATC) from the BOC or another credentialing body approved by the Board
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.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Temporary Athletic Trainer license to practice athletic training under the onsite direct supervision of a licensed athletic trainer. The temporary license expires 1 year from issuance or upon licensure as an athletic trainer by the Board, whichever comes first, and may not be renewed.Emergency Cardiac Care that covers the following areas: adult & pediatric CPR, AED, airway obstruction, 2nd rescuer CPR and barrier devices (e.g., pocket mask, bag valve mask).
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Act 114 PDE FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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