Certified Athletic Trainer - Penn State Harrisburg
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Select Physical Therapy
Middletown, PA, US
Summary
Design and implement therapeutic rehabilitation programs for injured athletes while providing on-site athletic training techniques during games and practices. Manage emergency incidents and coordinate acute care procedures to ensure the safety and recovery of student-athletes.
Job Description
Overview
Select Physical Therapy is looking for a passionate and dynamic athletic trainer to work with the
Athletic Department of Penn State Harrisburg to support their growing needs. This is a great opportunity in the D-III setting with an outstanding Sports Medicine Team currently made up of 3 Athletic Trainers, 1 Sports Physical Therapists and a 1 Sports Medicine Physician on-site to provide you the resources you will need to be successful.
Penn State Harrisburg Sports Medicine is a fast paced, dynamic department. A member of the NCAA, Division III United East Conference, we proudly host 19 competitive varsity athletic programs. Our growing department is looking for a driven, team oriented, and flexible athletic trainer to join our team. We have strong physician support and our physicians see students in the athletic training room weekly. Our facility is recently renovated. Travel is largely limited to post season, with the exception of men’s lacrosse where all games will be required.
Position: Certified Athletic Trainer
Location: 777 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057
Type of Employment: Full-timeSchedule: Weekdays/Weekends, typical collegiate ATC hours
Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000, annually, based on years of experience
Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications (Free for ATCs!)
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
- Ease the Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt (available in select markets)
- Specialized Care: We offer growth and specialties nationwide (sports medicine - in high school and collegiate settings, and industrial health)
- Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
Responsibilities
- Design and implement specific therapeutic programs for injured athletes’ rehabilitation
- Determine the need for and administer proper athletic training techniques before and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury (techniques can include taping, wrapping, bracing, proper hydration and minor wound care)
- Determine the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and record change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care
- Manage emergency incidents, coordinate EMS and acute care procedures including basic life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.
- Seek outreach opportunities and participate in events to promote the company (races, club teams, etc.)
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree
- National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA-BOC) Board of Certification
- CPR certification
- Applicable state license where required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
Additional Data
Go Anywhere with Us! 1900 centers in 39 states offering internal movement
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Select Medical made a commitment more than 20 years ago to deliver an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. We have honored that promise by helping define the nation's standard of excellence in specialized hospital and rehabilitative care.
Today, we have grown to more than 50,000 colleagues caring for more than 82,000 patients every day across our care continuum. Select Medical is one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers and occupational health centers in the United States.
Select Medical is based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers in Maryland, Missouri and Pennsylvania for 2021.
Select Medical provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. http://careers.selectmedical.com
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Mechanicsburg, PA
Select Medical made a commitment more than 20 years ago to deliver an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. We have honored that promise by helping define the nation's standard of excellence in specialized hospital and rehabilitative care.
Today, we have grown to more than 50,000 colleagues caring for more than 82,000 patients every day across our care continuum. Select Medical is one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers and occupational health centers in the United States.
Select Medical is based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers in Maryland, Missouri and Pennsylvania for 2021.
Select Medical provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. http://careers.selectmedical.com
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Mechanicsburg, PA