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- Assists in providing treatment to patients at UPMC Centers for Rehab Services as needed.
- Participates in athletic training services at special events sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine.
- Assists in maintaining efficient flow of patients, provides educational services, and selects and fits prescribed soft goods items in the physician offices associated with UPMC Sports Medicine as needed.
- Participates in community education programming approved by UPMC Sports Medicine.
- Provides evaluations, establishes plans of care, and selects appropriate treatment and rehabilitation interventions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordinates, conducts a/o assists in pre-season assessments for contracted athletic organizations.
- Follows established departmental communication standards for athletic training staff.
- Provides athletic training services within contractual guidelines utilizing UPMC and site-specific Written Protocol and adhering to Written Physician Agreements
- Maintains, completes and submits department-specific electronic and written documentation to supervisory staff at UPMC as per departmental policies and procedures.
- 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.
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athletic trainer-upmc central pa region - Harrisburg, PA , USA, United States - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Description
Provide athletic training services for UPMC contractual organizations. Involved in various programs coordinated and/or sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine.Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Certification as an athletic trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC). Certified as an athletic trainer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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.