What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer - Casual (Pittsburgh Area) position at UPMC?
UPMC Sports Medicine is hiring an Athletic Trainer to join our team on a casual basis supporting needs in the Pittsburgh area!
UPMC Sports Medicine is one of the nation’s largest employers of athletic trainers with approximately 200 staff members. 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.
Candidates will be placed into the appropriate level based on experience:
- Athletic Trainer I and Athletic Trainer II
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.
- 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.
Salary : $21 - $33