Field Athletic Trainer

Job Summary : The Field Athletic Trainer, PA provides services to scholastic athletes within an assigned school district program of care for all applicable sporting events, in school and game locations.

This position is designed to support Lower Merion High School and Middle School.

Essential Duties :

• Schedules and coordinates athletic activities calendar and treatments for efficient use of time.
• Displays excellent internal and external customer service.
• Meets goals of the NATA for athletic health care in a secondary school setting including criteria for certification and continuing education units.
• Carries out supervisory tasks as assigned by management with regard to the management of the outreach athletic healthcare department.
• Prepares daily athletic training responsibilities for athletic health care as stated in standards of practice for certified athletic trainers.
• Provides monthly and seasonal reports for injury tracking, physician referral, and rehabilitation utilization.
• Implements treatment plans that incorporate therapeutic exercise, modalities, and athletic conditioning as deemed necessary by treating physician or standing medical orders.
• Provides athletic health care coverage of assigned pre-season physicals, sports games or matches, and related events under the supervision of the secondary school’s athletic director.
• Promptly begins work assignments after receiving instructions in accordance with established policy with the ability to perform in an independent manner with minimal supervision.
• Determines athlete's physical readiness to participate.
• Implements pre-season, in-season and post-season strength and conditioning programs.
• Works confidently in crisis or emergency situation particularly with recognition of trauma, pathomechanics, psychological issues, and metabolic failure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety practices and use of athletic training equipment safely and efficiently.
• Informs athlete and families of important aspects of athletes present conditions including concussion, wound care, first aid, and follow-up care.
• Works effectively with team physician in sports coverage setting when appropriate.
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.

Minimum Requirements :

Bachelor's degree required (graduate of an approved, accredited athletic training education program as defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine);

master's degree preferred.

• Actively certified by the Pennsylvania Board of Medical Examiners; Actively certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (NATABOC), current CPR Certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years working under the supervision of NATA-approved trainers or equivalent years’ experience in a professional ATC position.
• Computer skills including, but not limited to, MS Office.

Our Commitment to Employees :

Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics! Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

This commitment to our employees has earned us the distinction as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Inquirer year after year.

Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community.

We model our values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

COVID-19 Policy :

As a condition of employment at Rothman Orthopaedics, it is required you receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered.