Certified Athletic Trainer

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LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020 the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork compassion and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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• Conduct thorough evaluations of injuries and illnesses including assessment examination and diagnosis of acute chronic and emergent conditions.
• Provide onsite medical coverage and injury management during practices games and other contractually obligated sporting events as assigned.
• Provide immediate and emergency medical care for injured athletes and patients in a timely and effective manner.
• Design implement and adjust individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans based on continuous evaluation of patient progress.
• Deliver therapeutic interventionsincluding therapeutic exercise manual therapy and approved modalitiesin alignment with physician direction and professional standards.
• Coordinate patient care by communicating effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals and facilitating necessary referrals.
• Maintain accurate complete and compliant documentation of all evaluations treatments and patient interactions in accordance with regulatory professional and departmental guidelines.
• Educate athletes patients families and coaches on injury prevention condition management safe participation and rehabilitation expectations.
• Assist with seasonal sports physicals.

• Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program
• Less than 1 year experience in the clinical setting
• Knowledge base of normal anatomy physiology bodys response to exercise and nutrition
• Knowledge base of musculoskeletal cardiovascular and psychological demands placed on the injured athlete
• Knowledge base of compliance plans HIPAA and quality assurance programs
• Computer literate and knowledge base of practice management software electronic health records and Microsoft Office products with emphasis on Excel
• Must demonstrate a high level of maturity emotional intelligence and decision-making skills
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to plan implement document communicate and refer to the appropriate healthcare professionals
• Ability to flex work schedule outside of normal business hours to meet the demands of clients
• Ability to prioritize workloads manage time and multi-task in an effective manner
• Ability to travel within 50 miles of assigned partner location
• AT - Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer Upon Hire and
• ATL - Athletic Trainer License - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire

• Masters Degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program
• 2 years experience in the clinical setting

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity 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.

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