Athletic Trainer - Casual (Pittsburgh Area)

UPMC is hiring an Athletic Trainer to join our team on a casual basis! This position will work in and around the Pittsburgh Area.

The Casual Athletic Trainer will provide athletic training services for UPMC contractual organizations. Involved in various programs coordinated and/or sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Participates in athletic training services at special events sponsored 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.

• Maintains, completes and submits appropriate electronic and written incident documentation for the contracted organization per departmental policies and procedures.

• 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.

• Checks email for coverage requests and for communication of business operations. When appropriate, responds back to sender within 24-48 hours.

• Maintains an adequately stocked kit for coverage using the provided supplies.

• Communicates schedule availability and changes to management staff.

• Communicates with the organization's athletic trainer prior to coverage to obtain directions, schedules, and other logistics.

• Communicates with the organization's athletic trainer after coverage is provided (i.e. injury updates, issues, etc) and maintains appropriate injury documentation.

• Understands UPMC resources available and is a liaison for patient care.

• Provide a sufficient amount of hours worked so that the staffing needs of the department are met.

• 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

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Certified as an athletic trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC).

• Licensed as an athletic trainer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

• Emergency Cardiac Care based on AHA standards including both didactic and skills demonstrations. Course must include following areas: adult & pediatric CPR, AED, airway obstruction, 2nd rescuer CPR and barrier devices (e.g., pocket mask, bag valve mask). Proof of course completion must be presented within 30 days of hire.

• Act 114 PDE FBI Clearance

• Act 168

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran