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Lehigh Valley Health Network * SPORTS PERF-AHEIGHTS SD
334 Main St, Dickson City, PA, 18519-1668
Rehabilitation Services
Full Time 40 hours, Multiple Shifts, variable
Posted 01/10/2023
Req # 53551
Union: N/A
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 20,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it’s like to be part of a health care organization that’s nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN hospitals in the Lehigh Valley are the only hospitals in the region to have received Magnet recognition five consecutive times since 2002. This prestigious recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center demonstrates our commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. LVHN is home to five clinical institutes. Each serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration and education. Our institutes include Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence, Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute and Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute. LVHN is also home to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, which is the only children’s hospital in the region. This hospital gives our community access to more than 30 pediatric specialties, Children’s ExpressCARE locations and a dedicated Children’s ER.
We’ve been consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the region and among the best in the state. We’re also Great Place to Work-Certified, which means an overwhelming majority of our colleagues have a positive experience at LVHN.
These designations tell you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.
Job Summary:
The Sr Athletic Trainer provides leadership to the athletic training department through oversight of their school location and/or involvement in special projects. They ensure communication between the athletic training team, the sports medicine team, the hospital network and the athletics office. This role is responsible for the overall organization and administration of athletic services at their service location and/or within their respective project area. Responsibilities may include planning and directing the efforts of other colleagues.
The Sr Athletic Trainer provides leadership to the athletic training department through oversight of their school location and/or involvement in special projects. They ensure communication between the athletic training team, the sports medicine team, the hospital network and the athletics office. This role is responsible for the overall organization and administration of athletic services at their service location and/or within their respective project area. Responsibilities may include planning and directing the efforts of other colleagues.
Education – Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree Athletic Training or Exercise Physiology from a CAATE accredited program or
- Master’s Degree Athletic Training or Exercise Physiology from a CAATE accredited program or
- Successful completion of an approved Athletic Training Internship program and appropriate National Certification
Education – Preferred:
- Master’s Degree
Experience – Required:
- 2 years experience in the clinical setting.
Experience – Preferred:
- 5 years experience in the clinical setting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Required:
- Ability to plan, implement, document, communicate, and refer to the appropriate medical team members.
- Ability to flex work schedule outside of normal business hours to meet the demands of clients.
- Knowledge base of normal anatomy, physiology, body’s response to exercise, and nutrition.
- Knowledge of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and psychological demands placed on the injured athlete.
- Must demonstrate a high level of maturity, emotional intelligence, decision making skills, and critical thinking.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Preferred:
- Computer literacy to include Microsoft Office and other internal computer software systems.
Licensure – Required:
- Drivers License current drivers license Upon Hire and
- Athletic Trainer License (ATL) PA State Athletic Trainer License Upon Hire
Certifications – Required:
- BLS – Basic Life Support Upon Hire and
- AT – Certified Athletic Trainer BOC Certification Upon Hire and
- Background clearances as required by state to include FBI fingerprint and Child Abuse History
Influenza vaccination is required at most LVHN facilities for all colleagues with patient contact unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice, and is strongly encouraged for all colleagues. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
