Athletic Trainer - Physician's Clinic

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Employer: UPMC Senior Communities
Industry: Hospital
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
UPMC Sports Medicine is one of the nation's largest employers of athletic trainers with approximately 200 staff members. More than 90 pro, college, and high school organizations in Western and Central Pennsylvania turn to us for athletic training services.

  • In this position, you will collaborate with and assist other medical providers in providing patient care in the Physician's Clinic at UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center in 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.

**SIGN-ON BONUS Available!**

External/qualified candidates will receive $10,000 with a 2-year commitment for full-time and floater positions.

  • Assisting with patient throughput, intake, and scheduling
  • Serve as liaison between patient and provider
  • "Pre-screen" athletes on physician's schedule the day before
  • Check insurance information
  • Gather information from athletic trainer/EMR
  • Initial assessment/intake at time of visit
  • Take vitals
  • Order x-rays as needed
  • Set up injections, PRP, procedures
  • Assist with ultrasound
  • Communicate, fit, and dispense DME needs
  • Home exercise program education
  • Provide all necessary paperwork, follow up, plan of care, RTP, restriction notes
  • Follow up with referring athletic trainer
  • Document visit and plan of care in EMR
  • Assist with coordinating post visit care
  • Assist with answering Epic messages


Qualifications:

  • 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
Created: 2024-09-13
Reference: 6242005032
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Pittsburgh
ZIP: 15216

About UPMC Senior Communities

Founded in: 1893
Number of Employees: 110000

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