Athletic Trainer Assistant - Higher Ed. jobs in Altoona, PA

Seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide Outreach Athletic Training Services to local schools and or community events.  Our Mission is to inspire and empower the lives we touch, to serve our communities and to lead with purpose-driven passion.  Our values are accountability, adaptability, balance, compassion, excellence, inclusion, investment, servanthood, teamwork and trust.  We are committed to leading the way to good health – it is our business.

Primary Responsibilities:

• In accordance with the applicable state laws, rules and regulations, the licensed athletic trainer provides athletic training services to local schools, community events and or organized sports.
• Provides athletic training services in accordance with established contracts.
• Possible clinical responsibilities based on location.
• Works closely and collaboratively with all members of the sports medicine team.
• Works closely and collaboratively with supervising / team physicians.
• Provides sports medicine consultations to coaches, athletes, parents and others.
• Conducts athletic training / sports medicine workshops, as requested.
• Maintains daily treatment records and documentation on patients.
• Effectively communicates with all members of the sports medicine team, patients, family members and coaches.

Qualifications:

• Current athletic training license or eligible in state of position.
• Current certification by and in good standing with the Board of Certification.
• Demonstrates competency in applying the principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in athletic training.
• CPR Certified
• Strong decision and problem solving skills, interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing and the ability to interface successfully with various individuals.
• Flexibility with scheduling and willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Excellent organizational and listening skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Expectations for All Associates:

In an effort to provide a positive, high quality work environment for all associates, we expect our associates to possess some general traits:

• Ability to communicate effectively with others within the business office, at the clinics, and with outside contacts (patients, vendors, physicians, etc.)
• Ability to examine processes, policies, and problems and offer solutions
• Have an overall positive and supportive attitude of yourself, your team members, and the company
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Critical features of this job are described within. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The areas covered in the job description are not inclusive as it is to be used as a general guideline; the company reserves the right and anticipates that responsibilities may change as the position evolves.

Fulltime positions include:

• Annual paid Charity Day to give back to a cause meaningful to you
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 3-week Paid Time Off plus paid holidays
• 401K company match