What are the responsibilities and job description for the License Athletic Trainer- GCMC - Scranton, PA position at VetJobs?
Job Description
On behalf of VetJobs/MilitarySpouseJobs, thank you for your interest. We are assisting our partnering company, listed below, with this position. It is open to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow for next steps.
Location Scranton, PA
Job Category Rehabilitation Services
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department Northeast Region Sports Medicine Division
Date posted 07/16/2026
Job ID R-99073
Job Summary
Provides care to athletes/patients in a preventive, emergency, and rehabilitative manner in accordance with Physician's orders, and documents such care and treatment in accordance with medical center’s/contracted organizations’ policy. Assists in the development of and conducts educational and community programs that support the Orthopaedics service line.
Job Duties
Provides Athletic Training Services to Geisinger contracted organizations as assigned.
Assists with the development, implementation, and staffing for community events and related programming.
Provides support by covering other contracted schools or changing assignments.
Establishes and maintains community relations and provides educational programs for coaches, athletes and community members.
Establishes and updates contracted organization Policy and Procedure manual with annual reviews.
Performs initial patient assessments and screenings, develops and distributes ongoing patient education information.
Engages in prevention, recognition, evaluation, immediate care, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of student athlete injuries.
Uses therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation equipment, first aid supplies, athletic training supplies when warranted.
Conducts taping, wrapping, bracing and other pre-event preparation.
Plans, implements, documents, communicates, and refers athletes to appropriate medical providers for follow-up and diagnostic evaluations.
Acts as a physician extender to the supervising physician within the Musculoskeletal Institute.
Athletic Trainers assisting in clinic, perform medical assistant duties for all patients in addition to the population specific Athletic Training specific duties
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Any candidate eligible to sit for BOC Boards is encouraged to apply prior to testing date
*$5,000 Sign on bonus for eligible candidates*
Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Certain stipulations do apply.
Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)
Full time
Days
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity( opens in new window)
Benefits Of Working At Geisinger
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education
Bachelor's Degree- (Required), Master's Degree- (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Athletic Trainer - State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Certified Athletic Trainer - Default Issuing Body
Skills
Health Care Policy And Ethics Compliance; Physiotherapy; Rehab Assessment And Care; Interpersonal Communication; Therapeutic Treatment; Teamwork; Rehabilitation Practices/Programs
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org( opens in new window) or connect with us on Facebook( opens in new window), Instagram( opens in new window), LinkedIn( opens in new window) and Twitter( opens in new window).
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Auto req ID
479030BR
Minimum Education Required
Bachelors
Job_Category
Medical
City*
Scranton
State*
Pennsylvania
Job Code
Health-Services health-services
Affiliate Sponsor
Geisinger
On behalf of VetJobs/MilitarySpouseJobs, thank you for your interest. We are assisting our partnering company, listed below, with this position. It is open to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow for next steps.
Location Scranton, PA
Job Category Rehabilitation Services
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department Northeast Region Sports Medicine Division
Date posted 07/16/2026
Job ID R-99073
Job Summary
Provides care to athletes/patients in a preventive, emergency, and rehabilitative manner in accordance with Physician's orders, and documents such care and treatment in accordance with medical center’s/contracted organizations’ policy. Assists in the development of and conducts educational and community programs that support the Orthopaedics service line.
Job Duties
Provides Athletic Training Services to Geisinger contracted organizations as assigned.
Assists with the development, implementation, and staffing for community events and related programming.
Provides support by covering other contracted schools or changing assignments.
Establishes and maintains community relations and provides educational programs for coaches, athletes and community members.
Establishes and updates contracted organization Policy and Procedure manual with annual reviews.
Performs initial patient assessments and screenings, develops and distributes ongoing patient education information.
Engages in prevention, recognition, evaluation, immediate care, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of student athlete injuries.
Uses therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation equipment, first aid supplies, athletic training supplies when warranted.
Conducts taping, wrapping, bracing and other pre-event preparation.
Plans, implements, documents, communicates, and refers athletes to appropriate medical providers for follow-up and diagnostic evaluations.
Acts as a physician extender to the supervising physician within the Musculoskeletal Institute.
Athletic Trainers assisting in clinic, perform medical assistant duties for all patients in addition to the population specific Athletic Training specific duties
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Any candidate eligible to sit for BOC Boards is encouraged to apply prior to testing date
*$5,000 Sign on bonus for eligible candidates*
Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Certain stipulations do apply.
Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)
Full time
Days
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity( opens in new window)
Benefits Of Working At Geisinger
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education
Bachelor's Degree- (Required), Master's Degree- (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Athletic Trainer - State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Certified Athletic Trainer - Default Issuing Body
Skills
Health Care Policy And Ethics Compliance; Physiotherapy; Rehab Assessment And Care; Interpersonal Communication; Therapeutic Treatment; Teamwork; Rehabilitation Practices/Programs
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org( opens in new window) or connect with us on Facebook( opens in new window), Instagram( opens in new window), LinkedIn( opens in new window) and Twitter( opens in new window).
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Auto req ID
479030BR
Minimum Education Required
Bachelors
Job_Category
Medical
City*
Scranton
State*
Pennsylvania
Job Code
Health-Services health-services
Affiliate Sponsor
Geisinger