Certified Athletic Trainer
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Delivers direct care to support optimal athletic performance, including prevention, immediate care, evaluation, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and reconditioning. Ensures adherence to state practice acts, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, and physician oversight requirements. Completes all required patient documentation, participates in staff and student education, and identifies opportunities to improve service quality and efficiency.
Job description
Job Duties
- 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 interventions—including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and approved modalities—in 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program
- Less than 1 year experience in the clinical setting
- Knowledge base of normal anatomy, physiology, body's 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
- ATL - Athletic Trainer License - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program
- 2 years experience in the clinical setting
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program
- Less than 1 year experience in the clinical setting
- Knowledge base of normal anatomy, physiology, body's 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
- ATL - Athletic Trainer License - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.