Athletic Trainer Phys Extender (LRMC Ortho Specialists Cent PA) - (Harrisburg, PA)

Job Info Position description: This is an experienced athletic training position with responsibilities in the UPMC Pinnacle Health Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Clinics. This job necessitates that the incumbent possess the clinical evaluation and educational skills expected of an Athletic Trainer and provide athletic training/physician extender services for UPMC Pinnacle Health clinics under the direction of a designated physician. The athletic trainer/physician extender has direct patient contact primarily for the evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology consistent with the scope and practice of athletic training clinical competencies as defined by the Board of Certification (BOC). The athletic trainer/physician extender must be able to perform many of the outlined tasks with minimal or no supervision in the clinical setting and in the field. Patients include pediatric through geriatric populations in the clinical setting.