Purpose:
Provide athletic training services for UPMC contractual organizations. Involved in various programs coordinated and/or sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine.

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 athletic training services within contractual guidelines utilizing UPMC and site-specific Written Protocol and adhering to Written Physician Agreements Follows established departmental communication standards for athletic training staff.
• Maintains, completes and submits department-specific electronic and written documentation to supervisory staff at UPMC as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains, completes and submits appropriate electronic and written incident documentation for the contracted organization per departmental policies and procedures. Coordinates, conducts a/o assists in pre-season assessments for contracted athletic organizations.
• Presents one in-service education program annually according to established departmental guidelines.
• Participates in community education programming approved by UPMC Sports Medicine. Participates in athletic training services at special events sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine.
• Participates in professional growth and development related to the field of sports medicine to further his/her knowledge. Provides evaluations, establishes plans of care, and selects appropriate treatment and rehabilitation interventions.
• For those employees with five or more years of Athletic Training experience, provides virtual athletic training services within contractual guidelines utilizing UPMC Written Protocol and adhering to Written Physician Agreements*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• *Performs other duties as assigned.

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:
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.

• Athletic Trainer OR Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 114 PDE FBI Clearance with renewal
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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