Highmark Health·Erie, Pennsylvania
The role involves recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries for professional and amateur athletes within a school district's athletic program. It also requires coordinating communication between physicians, coaches, parents, and administrators to ensure safe return-to-play protocols.
Company: Allegheny Health Network
$15,000.00 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment for eligible candidates There are (2) positions available GENERAL OVERVIEW: Recognizes, manages and rehabilitates injuries to professional, amateur and recreational athletes. Provides techniques for prevention of injuries. Works independently, but under the direction of Senior Staff, Sports Medicine Supervisor, and Team physicians to manage the daily operations within a school districts' athletic medicine program. Acts as a point of contact for AHN to the district for communication of the management of injuries within the athletic program by communicating with athletic directors, coaches, school nurses, physicians, parents, athletes and sports medicine staff as needed. Also develops exercise programs, performs data entry/recordkeeping, assists with cleaning the facility, and monitoring supplies for the athletic program. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluates and manages injuries and determines whether a referral is necessary. Maintains a medical file on each athlete and acts as a liaison between the physician and the athlete or athlete's parent. Prepares athletes for practice or competition. (50%) Acts as a liaison between school administrators, school nurses, guidance counselors, coaches, athletes and parents to appropriately manage, educate and return athletes back to play/activity. Additionally, coordinates all communication to return athletes with concussions back to play in coordination with the Pennsylvania State Law. (20%) Implements treatment and rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a physician and guidance of Athletic Trainer II or Senior Staff. Develops functional training programs and conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes. (20%) Cleans Facility: Assists with cleaning the facility each night and putting equipment back in place. (10%) Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 0-1 years’ experience Current state licensure as a certified Athletic Trainer or eligible or Temporary Practice Permit. National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) certification or Temporary license. Preferred 1-3 years’ experience Experience with concussion base line testing software. Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Current state driver’s license.
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Compliance
Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and current state licensure or eligibility as a certified Athletic Trainer, including NATA certification. Experience with EMR and concussion baseline testing software is preferred.
Market context
Athletic Trainer roles in Pennsylvania are commonly tied to school, clinic, and sports medicine coverage needs, especially where injury prevention and return-to-play support are important. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a bachelor’s degree, current licensure or eligibility, NATA certification, and familiarity with EMR and concussion baseline testing software. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and if you apply, highlight any hands-on sports medicine, documentation, or concussion protocol experience.