Licensed Athletic Trainer- GWV

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Provides care to athletes/patients in a preventive, emergency, and rehabilitative manner in accordance with Physician's orders, and documents such care and treatment in accordance with medical center’s/contracted organizations’ policy. Assists in the development of and conducts educational and community programs that support the Orthopaedics service line.

Job Duties:

• Provides Athletic Training Services to Geisinger contracted organizations as assigned.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and staffing for community events and related programming.
• Provides support by covering other contracted schools or changing assignments.
• Establishes and maintains community relations and provides educational programs for coaches, athletes and community members.
• Establishes and updates contracted organization Policy and Procedure manual with annual reviews.
• Performs initial patient assessments and screenings, develops and distributes ongoing patient education information.
• Engages in prevention, recognition, evaluation, immediate care, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of student athlete injuries.
• Uses therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation equipment, first aid supplies, athletic training supplies when warranted.
• Conducts taping, wrapping, bracing and other pre-event preparation.
• Plans, implements, documents, communicates, and refers athletes to appropriate medical providers for follow-up and diagnostic evaluations.
• Acts as a physician extender to the supervising physician within the Musculoskeletal Institute.
• Athletic Trainers assisting in clinic, perform medical assistant duties for all patients in addition to the population specific Athletic Training specific duties

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

 Any candidate eligible to sit for BOC Boards is encouraged to apply prior to testing date

• Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus paid over one year. Certain stipulations do apply. 

• Hours:  full time, 40 hours a week

 

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity  

Benefits of working at Geisinger: 

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one  

• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents   

• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)   

• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage   

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions   

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly   

• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year   

• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive   

• Family-friendly support including adoption and