Licensed Athletic Trainer- Healthplex Woodbine - Ashland Pennsylvania

Company: Geisinger
Location: Ashland, Pennsylvania
Posted On: 11/13/2024

Job Title: Licensed Athletic Trainer- Healthplex Woodbine
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Rehabilitation Services
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: Woodbine Sports Medicine Team
Date Posted: 02/23/2024
Job ID: R-58962
Job Summary**$5,000 Sign on bonus for eligible candidates.**
Provides care to athletes/patients in a preventive, emergency, and rehabilitative manner in accordance with Physician's orders, and documents such care and treatment. Assists in the development and presentation of educational and community programs that support the Orthopaedics service line. Acts as a physician extender to the supervising physician within the Orthopaedics clinics.
Job Duties

• Provides Athletic Training Services to patients and 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 screens, develops and distributes ongoing patient education information.
• Distributes Home Exercise Programs (HEP) and educates patient and family as directed by supervising physician.
• Prepares injections for physicians and physician assistants.
• Performs splinting and casting under physicians orders.
• Performs cast and suture removal.
• Performs scribing duties for a physician during a patient's physical exam, as needed.Possible work location assignments:Bloomsburg High School; Central Columbia High School; Danville High School; Midd-West High School; Milton High School; Selinsgrove High School;Shikellamy High School; Columbia Montour Votech; Bucknell ClubAccountable 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 DetailsAny candidate eligible to sit for BOC Boards is encouraged to apply prior to testing date*$5,000 Sign on bonus for eligible candidates*We're proud to offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: -Medical, prescription drug, vision and dental coverage -Family Support (Fertility and Adoption Support) -Employer contribution to your retirement plan -Tuition assistance (part time and full time roles only) -Generous paid time off packages that allows you to take the time you need to travel, rest, and care for and reconnect with friends and family. -Professional opportunities for growth and advancement - -Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated and experienced nursing leaders -Paid Military Leave -Community Involvement through our Employee Resources Groups - -
  EducationBachelor's Degree- (Required), Master's Degree- (Preferred)
  Certification(s) and License(s)Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Athletic Trainer - State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified Athletic Trainer - Default Issuing Body
  Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. More...

      

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