Athletic Trainer Resident (College)
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Allentown
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of
its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable
asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to
satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering
commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured;
educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and
improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a
patient's ability to pay for health care.The Athletic Trainer
Resident provides athletic training services to patients within the
orthopedic clinic under the direction of the Athletic Training
Residency Medical Director or other assigned physician preceptor in
accordance with state athletic training practice act. Complete
required didactic, scholarly, and clinical rotation requirements of
the CAATE-- accredited residency program. Meet the professional,
clinical, technical, communication and documentation standards to
make decisions based on established guidelines.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time.-- Stand for up to 8
hours per day; 6 hours at a time.-- Walk 6 hours per day; 20
minutes at a time.-- Occasionally lift, carry, and push objects up
to 30 pounds.-- Transport patients weighing up to 250 pounds via
wheelchair.-- Frequently stoop and bend.-- Frequently reach above
shoulder level.-- Must be able to perceive attributes of an object
through touch.-- Must be able to hear as it relates to normal
conversation, and high and low frequencies.-- Must be able to see
as it relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral
vision.
EDUCATION:
Master's degree preferred.-- Graduate of an accredited,
professional athletic training education program.-- Active
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Athletic Training License and State
of--New Jersey License.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
3-4 years experience in athletic training and sports medicine.--
Experience within the orthopedic physician practice is preferred.
Fluency in Spanish language preferred.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Primary work schedule will coincide with physician scheduled hours
and may exceed 40 hours per week.-- Monday through Sunday as
needed.-- Evening coverage as needed.
*Athletic Training Services: The management and provision of care
of injuries to a physically active person as defined in the state
practice act with the direction of a licensed physician. The term
includes the rendering of emergency care, development of injury
prevention programs and providing appropriate preventative and
devices for the physically active person. The term also includes
the assessment, management, treatment, rehabilitation and
recondition of the physically active person whose conditions are
within the professional preparation and education of a certified
athletic trainer. The term also includes the use of modalities such
as mechanical stimulation, heat, cold, light, air, water,
electricity, sound, massage and the use of therapeutic exercises,
reconditioning exercise and fitness programs.Please complete your
application using your full legal name and--current home address.
--Be sure to--include--employment history for--the past seven (7)
years, including your present employer.-- Additionally, you
are--encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work
history, education, and/or certifications and--licenses, if
applicable. --It is highly recommended that you create a profile at
the conclusion of submitting your first application. --Thank you
for your interest in St. Luke's!!
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