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Athletic Training Services
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 patients ability to pay for health care. Provide Athletic Training Services to athletes and other patients under the direction of a team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with state athletic training practice act. Assist in managing and marketing the Sports Medicine Program. Meets the professional, clinical, technical, communication, and documentation requirements and standards and to make decisions based on established guidelines. Job Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions: Ensures that athletic training services are provided in a timely, accurate, effective, and cost-efficient manner and in compliance with established policies, procedures, and practices. Maintain and be a knowledgeable resource of current and proposed standards of practice and State guidelines of athletic training services. Collaborate with Sports Medicine Relationships personnel to ensure appropriate staffing models for primary sites, pre-participation physicals, and special events in accordance with partner agreements. Assist in ensuring alignment of Network and Department goals and consistent processes and procedures among network Athletic Trainers. Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments, and provide insurance claim information for sports injuries treated by a physician. Regularly evaluate services and policies (i.e. EAP, Safe Sport School standards, etc) in order to make appropriate recommendations for change/update and implementation to enhance care provided at the site. Provide coaches and athletic directors with a list of student-athletes medically eligible to participate under district and state rules and regulations at their program. Provide input and recommendations to the Athletic Director for an effective budget that will cover the projected costs of equipment and supplies needed to maintain quality and safety of student-athlete care. Athletic Trainers shall assist the attending or consulting physician on any related medical management of the patient that falls under the athletic trainers scope of practice. Network and Community Collaboration
Collaborate with program and community officials and develop educational programming to meet partner needs, ensure quality and effectiveness, and provide appropriate documentation. Under the direction of the Senior Director, Program Managers, and Coordinators, work with SLUHN Marketing Department to market and promote the program and provide on-site marketing related to St. Lukes Sports Medicine services. Act as the primary liaison and point of contact between Network entities (i.e. Physicians, Sports Performance, Physical Therapy, Nutrition, etc), other healthcare professionals (i.e. EMS, school nurse, etc), the school district (i.e. Principal, athletic director, guidance counselor, etc), athletes and their parents as it relates to the program assignment. Program Evaluation
Assist in implementation and collection of: clinical care/outcomes, customer service improvement, operational data, and safety. Mentorship
Take responsibility for professional development with the use of various tools (i.e. BOC resources, goal setting, etc). Communicate regularly with Athletic Trainers in program and/or region. Model appropriate professional behaviors and mentor students from approved Colleges and Universities working within the Sports Medicine Program. Create development goals and collaborates with sports medicine personnel ensuring progression toward established goals. Network Duties and Professional Responsibilities
Take responsibility to understand and complete professional and technical requirements and provide St. Lukes University Health Network with the necessary documentation on such requirements. (i.e. BOC Continuing Education reporting and renewal, bi-annual state certification renewal, annual CPR recertification, My E-learning). Maintain confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information. Comply with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient, and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. Demonstrate/model the Networks Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external). Comply with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. Demonstrate competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated. Maintain appropriate general treatment orders and operating procedures to be reviewed annually and approved by the designated supervising physician. Other Functions
Other related duties as assigned. Physical and Sensory Requirements
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. Additional Requirements
Must have a valid drivers license. Qualifications (Minimum)
Education: Graduate of an accredited, professional athletic training education program with a minimum of a Bachelors Degree. Depending on primary work location (PA or NJ), an active Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Athletic Training License, or, an active State of New Jersey Athletic Training License is required. Within 120 days all employees must hold an active PA Athletic Training license. Training and Experience: Experience in athletic training and sports medicine. Fluency in Spanish language preferred. Work Schedule: Primary work schedule will coincide with high school/college athletic/school/municipal sports events and schedules and may exceed 40 hours per week. Monday through Sunday as needed. Evening coverage as needed. 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. Lukes! St. Lukes University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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 patients ability to pay for health care. Provide Athletic Training Services to athletes and other patients under the direction of a team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with state athletic training practice act. Assist in managing and marketing the Sports Medicine Program. Meets the professional, clinical, technical, communication, and documentation requirements and standards and to make decisions based on established guidelines. Job Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions: Ensures that athletic training services are provided in a timely, accurate, effective, and cost-efficient manner and in compliance with established policies, procedures, and practices. Maintain and be a knowledgeable resource of current and proposed standards of practice and State guidelines of athletic training services. Collaborate with Sports Medicine Relationships personnel to ensure appropriate staffing models for primary sites, pre-participation physicals, and special events in accordance with partner agreements. Assist in ensuring alignment of Network and Department goals and consistent processes and procedures among network Athletic Trainers. Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments, and provide insurance claim information for sports injuries treated by a physician. Regularly evaluate services and policies (i.e. EAP, Safe Sport School standards, etc) in order to make appropriate recommendations for change/update and implementation to enhance care provided at the site. Provide coaches and athletic directors with a list of student-athletes medically eligible to participate under district and state rules and regulations at their program. Provide input and recommendations to the Athletic Director for an effective budget that will cover the projected costs of equipment and supplies needed to maintain quality and safety of student-athlete care. Athletic Trainers shall assist the attending or consulting physician on any related medical management of the patient that falls under the athletic trainers scope of practice. Network and Community Collaboration
Collaborate with program and community officials and develop educational programming to meet partner needs, ensure quality and effectiveness, and provide appropriate documentation. Under the direction of the Senior Director, Program Managers, and Coordinators, work with SLUHN Marketing Department to market and promote the program and provide on-site marketing related to St. Lukes Sports Medicine services. Act as the primary liaison and point of contact between Network entities (i.e. Physicians, Sports Performance, Physical Therapy, Nutrition, etc), other healthcare professionals (i.e. EMS, school nurse, etc), the school district (i.e. Principal, athletic director, guidance counselor, etc), athletes and their parents as it relates to the program assignment. Program Evaluation
Assist in implementation and collection of: clinical care/outcomes, customer service improvement, operational data, and safety. Mentorship
Take responsibility for professional development with the use of various tools (i.e. BOC resources, goal setting, etc). Communicate regularly with Athletic Trainers in program and/or region. Model appropriate professional behaviors and mentor students from approved Colleges and Universities working within the Sports Medicine Program. Create development goals and collaborates with sports medicine personnel ensuring progression toward established goals. Network Duties and Professional Responsibilities
Take responsibility to understand and complete professional and technical requirements and provide St. Lukes University Health Network with the necessary documentation on such requirements. (i.e. BOC Continuing Education reporting and renewal, bi-annual state certification renewal, annual CPR recertification, My E-learning). Maintain confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information. Comply with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient, and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. Demonstrate/model the Networks Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external). Comply with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. Demonstrate competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated. Maintain appropriate general treatment orders and operating procedures to be reviewed annually and approved by the designated supervising physician. Other Functions
Other related duties as assigned. Physical and Sensory Requirements
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. Additional Requirements
Must have a valid drivers license. Qualifications (Minimum)
Education: Graduate of an accredited, professional athletic training education program with a minimum of a Bachelors Degree. Depending on primary work location (PA or NJ), an active Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Athletic Training License, or, an active State of New Jersey Athletic Training License is required. Within 120 days all employees must hold an active PA Athletic Training license. Training and Experience: Experience in athletic training and sports medicine. Fluency in Spanish language preferred. Work Schedule: Primary work schedule will coincide with high school/college athletic/school/municipal sports events and schedules and may exceed 40 hours per week. Monday through Sunday as needed. Evening coverage as needed. 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. Lukes! St. Lukes University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer