Independence Health System·Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Provide athletic training services to student athletes, including injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation under physician direction. Act as a liaison between the school community, parents, and medical specialists while ensuring compliance with state laws.
Provide Athletic Training Services to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or referring physician in accordance with PA State Athletic Training Practice Act which is governed by the PA State Board of Medicine and State Board of Osteopathic Medicine for athletic event coverage for high school, college, club sports, or intramural events. The Athletic Trainer will act as a liaison between the school community, parents, attending physician or specialist in referring student athlete for injury treatment.
Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Previous outpatient office experience.
Previous experience with athletic training at the secondary or intercollegiate levels
Experience in Healthcare setting.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
Travel may be expected locally between System locations.
Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
X: Extreme Noise(>85dB)
X: Use of Vibrating Tools
X: Operates Vehicle (company)
X: Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
X: 8 Hours Shifts
X: 10-12 Hours Shifts
X: Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)
X: Head Protection (hard hat)
X: Feet, Toe Protection
X: Paint (direct use) Exposure
X: Dust (sanding) Exposure
X: Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
X: Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
X: Wax Stripper (direct use)
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Never: Bending (Stooping)
X: Squatting (Crouching)
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
X: Seeing Near w/Acuity
X: Feeling (Sensation)
X: Lifting Floor to Knuckle
X: 10-19#
20-50#
>50#
X: 10-19#
20-50#
>50#
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
X: 10-19#
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
X: 10-19#
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, completion of an accredited Athletic Trainer curriculum, and current Pennsylvania licensure. Must hold BOC certification and current BLS/CPR/AED certification along with required background clearances.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, athletic trainer openings are typically driven by school, clinic, and sports medicine coverage needs, so employers look closely at licensure and current certifications. This role is competitive because candidates must already have a bachelor’s degree, an accredited athletic trainer curriculum, Pennsylvania licensure, BOC certification, BLS/CPR/AED, and required background clearances. Before applying, verify every credential is current and use the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare postings against your qualifications.