Industrial Athletic Trainer/Injury Prevention Specialist, Mon-Fri, Tamaqua, PA
Full Time
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Posted
Job description
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission
of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
Provide "Athletic Training, Prevention and Wellness Services" to clients, employees, and other patients under the direction of the Medical Director, Occupational Medicine physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with state athletic training practice act. Primary role includes; injury prevention techniques, job hazard analysis, ergonomic assessments, and first aid on job site or via Video Visits. Meets the professional, clinical, technical, communication and documentation requirements and standards and to make decisions based on established guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintains appropriate general treatment orders and operating procedures to be reviewed annually and approved by the designated, Medical Director, or physician.
- Operate under OSHA compliance as well as policy and procedure of the client’s site.
- Provides pertinent healthcare-related information of the injured client employee, in a clear, concise professional manner to the appropriate Occupational Medicine support staff and administration.
- Provide injury prevention services for client companies as it relates to first aid, early intervention or education to prevent worksite injuries.
- Act as a liaison between client companies including management, union leaders, executives and employees and the Occupational Medicine Department Leadership.
- Provide ergonomic services, including but not limited to job hazard analysis, solution development and implementation, and ergonomic/body mechanics training.
- Maintain accurate records of all employee encounters and report such incidents to the client company and St. Luke’s Occupational Medicine Department as appropriate.
- Ensures that services are provided in a timely, accurate, effective, and cost-efficient manner and in compliance with established policies, procedures and practices.
- Assists Occupational Medicine Prevention and Wellness Manager, Network Director and Medical Director in evaluating program effectiveness and provide any program updates in a timely manner.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day; 6 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 20 minutes at a time. Occasionally lift, carry, and push objects up to 30 pounds. Transport patients weighing up to 250 pounds via wheelchair. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision. Travel up to 50% of time via private motor vehicle.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid driver’s license.
QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM) EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited, professional athletic training education program with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s Degree is Preferred. Active Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Athletic Training License.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience in athletic training and sports medicine. Experience in the industrial, occupational setting is preferred.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Primary work schedule is Monday through Friday. Client is located in Tamaqua, PA.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure
to include employment
history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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