UPMC's Sports Medicine is hiring a full-time Athletic Trainer for Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA.

This full-time AT position will provide services for the Duquesne University's new Acrobatics and Tumbling Team as well as M/W Tennis. Duquesne is NCAA Division I institution sponsoring 19 sports. Acro/Tumbling is an NCAA emerging sport combining gymnastics with the stunts/lifts of competitive cheerleading. UPMC Sports Medicine has 3 full-time athletic trainers assisting Duquesne Staff ATs for a total of 10. Duquesne University is a private, Catholic, co-ed institution with an enrollment of over 8000 students, located in downtown Pittsburgh.

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.

**NEW** SIGN-ON BONUS Available!

External/qualified candidates will receive $10,000 with a 2-year commitment for eligible locations.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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

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