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The Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine is seeking an **_Athletic Trainer_** at Mack Trucks/Volve in Macungie, PA. The JHU Athletic Trainer (AT) reports directly to the on-site JHU mid-level provider(s) at the Mack Truck/Volvo facility in Macungie, PA. The Athletic Trainer will also work closely with the Regional Coordinator for the JHU-Mack trucks/Volvo partnership, supervising MD/DO, the Executive Director and Assistant Director for the JHU Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (DOEM). Athletic Trainers will assist in the prevention and treatment of work-related injuries, ergonomics coaching, job site evaluations, health promotion, general wellness and fitness programs promotion, case management, and counseling the patient population. ATs will also assist with return-to-work programs.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

+ Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms and reports in a timely manner. Documentation may include patient files, monthly reports, budgets, expense reports, and utilization statistics.

+ Communicate regularly with onsite JHU midlevel provider(s) and Mack Trucks/Volvo safety personnel regarding patient rehabilitation and employee injury prevention activities.

+ Attend Mack Trucks/Volvo departmental & safety meetings. ATs should serve on various safety committees as requested.

+ Perform comprehensive ergonomic job analysis, including task analysis, risk factor identification and quantification, posture, and body mechanics analysis.

+ Administer Drug and Alcohol testing for federally and non-federally regulated positions at Mack Trucks/Volvo as directed

_Injury Prevention_

+ Create an environment of trust and caring which allows workers to take responsibility to reduce or eliminate actions or behaviors under their control that contribute to injury and illness.

+ Routine (weekly) inspections of the location to identify areas of potential concern for injury/illness

+ Plan and implement comprehensive injury and illness prevention programs.

+ Design, implement, oversee and track stretching and ergonomic programs for Mack Truck/Volvo employees.

+ Perform individual work site ergonomic evaluations as requested and within the scope of practice/education.

+ Identify and implement ergonomic interventions as needed.

+ Apply protective or injury preventive devices such as tape, bandages, or braces as appropriate

+ Advise Mack Trucks/Volvo employees on proper body mechanics and use of equipment

_Case Management, Evaluation and Treatment_

+ Under the guidance of the overseeing MD and/or mid-level provider(s):

+ Provide musculoskeletal injury assessments covering such areas as patient history, observation, palpation, range of motion examination, manual muscle strength, and reflex testing.

+ Provide recommendations for care plans, which may include imaging, specialist referral, or physical therapy

+ Provide rehabilitation for occupational injuries using approved modalities, manual therapy, and physical therapy techniques

+ Assess and report progress of recovering employees to on-site JHU midlevel provider(s) and Mack Trucks/Volvo leadership members

+ Develop written rehabilitation policies and procedures to be reviewed by Mack Truck/Volvo and JHU leadership

+ Evaluate Mack Trucks/Volvo employees’ readiness to return to work and provide recommendations to mid-level provider(s) as appropriate.

_General Wellness and Health Promotion_

+ Participate in the design and implementation of health promotion and wellness activities such as annual/monthly health fairs and screening events. Health promotion should also include monthly educational topics on nutrition, hydration, fitness, and sleep hygiene, proper ergonomics, stretching and pre-shift warm-ups.

_AT Special Skills/Knowledge_

+ Knowledge of OSHA first aid and recordable treatments

+ Manual therapy techniques such as IASTM, Cupping, ART, Trigger Point Release, etc.

+ Knowledge of ergonomics and injury prevention strategies

+ Analytical ability is necessary to evaluate and determine the health status of patients with orthopedic injuries

+ Interpersonal skills necessary to interview, teach, counsel patients, and interact with clients/employers

+ A customer-focused attitude

_Machines / Equipment_

+ Specialty equipment including but not limited to,

+ Physical therapy equipment

+ AED

+ Game Ready or similar device

+ Dynamap

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree in a Health-related area from an accredited college.

+ Licensed/Registered by the applicable State Agency.

+ Nationally Board-certified athletic trainer.

+ Two years of experience in an occupational setting.

+ Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Athletic Trainer

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB

Starting Salary Range: $41,300 - $72,300 Annually ($64,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday / Varying

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department name: SOM DOM Occupational Health

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.