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UPMC Athletic Trainer - Duquesne University Acrobatics & Tumbling in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
UPMC’s Sports Medicine is hiring a full-time Athletic Trainer for Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA.
This full-time AT position will provide services for the Duquesne University’s new Acrobatics and Tumbling Team as well as M/W Tennis. Duquesne is NCAA Division I institution sponsoring 19 sports. Acro/Tumbling is an NCAA emerging sport combining gymnastics with the stunts/lifts of competitive cheerleading. UPMC Sports Medicine has 3 full-time athletic trainers assisting Duquesne Staff ATs for a total of 10. Duquesne University is a private, Catholic, co-ed institution with an enrollment of over 8000 students, located in downtown Pittsburgh.
As a staff member in our program, you will be part of a team led by world-renowned sports medicine experts that work in state-of-the-art facilities. We have comprehensive physician, imaging, physical therapy, concussion, nutrition, and sports performance services that serve as resources to you.
NEW SIGN-ON BONUS Available!
External/qualified candidates will receive $10,000 with a 2-year commitment for eligible locations.
Responsibilities:
Provides athletic training services following the rules and regulations of the National Athletic Trainers Association Code of Ethics, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, Pennsylvania State Practice Act and Pennsylvania Rules & Regulations for Licensed Athletic Trainers, and UPMC system-wide and Athletic Training & Development department-specific Policies and Procedures.
Provides evaluations, establishes plans of care, and selects appropriate treatment and rehabilitation interventions.
Presents one in-service education program annually according to established departmental guidelines.
Maintains, completes and submits appropriate electronic and written incident documentation for the contracted organization per departmental policies and procedures.
Proactive in building relationships with UPMC services (CRS facilities, neuropsychologists, physicians, etc)
Participates in professional growth and development related to the field of sports medicine to further his/her knowledge
Provides athletic training services within contractual guidelines utilizing UPMC and site-specific Written Protocol and adhering to Written Physician Agreements
Participates in athletic training services at special events sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine.
Participates in community education programming approved by UPMC Sports Medicine.
Certified as an athletic trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC).
Licensed as an athletic trainer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Emergency Cardiac Care based on AHA standards including both didactic and skills demonstrations. Course must include following areas: adult & pediatric CPR, AED, airway obstruction, 2nd rescuer CPR and barrier devices (e.g., pocket mask, bag valve mask). Proof of course completion must be presented within 30 days of hire.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran