Certified Athletic Trainer - Penn State Harrisburg

Select Physical Therapy is looking for a passionate and dynamic athletic trainer to work with the Athletic Department of Penn State Harrisburg to support their growing needs. This is a great opportunity in the D-III setting with an outstanding Sports Medicine Team currently made up of 3 Athletic Trainers, 1 Sports Physical Therapists and a 1 Sports Medicine Physician on-site to provide you the resources you will need to be successful.

Penn State Harrisburg Sports Medicine is a fast paced, dynamic department. A member of the NCAA, Division III United East Conference, we proudly host 19 competitive varsity athletic programs. Our growing department is looking for a driven, team oriented, and flexible athletic trainer to join our team. We have strong physician support and our physicians see students in the athletic training room weekly. Our facility is recently renovated. Travel is largely limited to post season, with the exception of men’s lacrosse where all games will be required.

Position: Certified Athletic Trainer

Location: 777 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057

Type of Employment: Full-time

Schedule: Weekdays/Weekends, typical collegiate ATC hours

Compensation: $53,000 - $63,000, annually, based on years of experience

Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications (Free for ATCs!)
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
• Ease the Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt (available in select markets)
• Specialized Care: We offer growth and specialties nationwide (sports medicine - in high school and collegiate settings, and industrial health)
• Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
• Design and implement specific therapeutic programs for injured athletes’ rehabilitation
• Determine the need for and administer proper athletic training techniques before and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury (techniques can include taping, wrapping, bracing, proper hydration and minor wound care)
• Determine the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and record change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care
• Manage emergency incidents, coordinate EMS and acute care procedures including basic life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.
• Seek outreach opportunities and participate in events to promote the company (races, club teams, etc.)
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA-BOC) Board of Certification
• CPR certification
• Applicable state license where required
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree