License Athletic Trainer- GCMC

**Location:** Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) **Shift:** Days (United States of America) **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 **Worker Type:** Regular **Exemption Status:** Yes **Job Summary:** Provides care to athletes/patients in a preventive, emergency, and rehabilitative manner in accordance with Physician's orders, and documents such care and treatment in accordance with medical center’s/contracted organizations’ policy. Assists in the development of and conducts educational and community programs that support the Orthopaedics service line. **Job Duties:** - Provides Athletic Training Services to Geisinger contracted organizations as assigned. - Assists with the development, implementation, and staffing for community events and related programming. - Provides support by covering other contracted schools or changing assignments. - Establishes and maintains community relations and provides educational programs for coaches, athletes and community members. - Establishes and updates contracted organization Policy and Procedure manual with annual reviews. - Performs initial patient assessments and screenings, develops and distributes ongoing patient education information. - Engages in prevention, recognition, evaluation, immediate care, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of student athlete injuries. - Uses therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation equipment, first aid supplies, athletic training supplies when warranted. - Conducts taping, wrapping, bracing and other pre-event preparation. - Plans, implements, documents, communicates, and refers athletes to appropriate medical providers for follow-up and diagnostic evaluations. - Acts as a physician extender to the supervising physician within the Musculoskeletal Institute. - Athletic Trainers assisting in clinic, perform medical assistant duties for all patients in addition to the population specific Athletic Training specific duties Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. **Position Details:** - **Any candidate eligible to sit for BOC Boards is encouraged to apply prior to testing date** **\*$5,000 Sign on bonus for eligible candidates\*** - **Hiring Incentive:** **** This position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Certain stipulations do apply. Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) Full time Days Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity **Benefits of working at Geisinger:** - Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one - Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents - Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) - Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage - 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions - Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly - Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year - MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive - Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental…