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Job Description Summary:
Evaluates, assesses, and treats musculoskeletal injuries and sports concussions that present in the Sports Medicine Physician practice, with oversight from and in consultation with a physician. Provides on-site home exercise instruction, splinting/bracing and instructions, gait modification training, etc. in accordance with The Ohio Athletic Training Practice Act and the NATA physician practice value model. Assists medical staff with completing required medical documentation, statistics, and other administrative paperwork per OhioHealth policy and at the request of the department/supervisor. They will act as a liaison between the patients and medical team, provide patient education on the care of injuries, home going instructions, monitoring of symptoms, next steps in care, etc. Assists OhioHealth ambulatory or other musculoskeletal specialists with events and additional coverage as needed.
Provides excellent patient care through the special skill set of an Athletic Trainer that augments and supports the services of the physicians and other health care providers. Provides efficient care to the patient by utilizing a team approach that insures timely and effective diagnosis and treatments, including but not limited to evaluation / screening for possible office imaging, bracing, or additional treatment options.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (Required)ATC - Athletic Trainer Credential - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, OTPT - Occupational and Physical Therapy License - Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
a. Competent in computers as it relates to Microsoft Office, electronic medical records, etc.
b. Must be willing to travel and perform services at various locations
c. Must be willing to work with persons with disabilities
d. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with physicians, patients, parents, administrators, and other hospital/medical staff
e. Independent, requiring minimal direction or requests to assist while also seeking out opportunities to advance patient care
f. Motivated, self-starter - always looking to be productive and helpful; always looking for avenues to expand the role of the Athletic Trainer to better serve the patient
g. Critical thinking, problem solver
h. Flexible to respond to change in environment, schedule, patient type, processes.
i. Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on our service
j. Requires exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment
k. Must be willing to acquire additional training/certifications which will improve the operations of the physician practice; such examples: casting/bracing, etc.
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
40
Department
Ortho Trauma Grant
Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
Job Description Summary:
Evaluates, assesses, and treats musculoskeletal injuries and sports concussions that present in the Sports Medicine Physician practice, with oversight from and in consultation with a physician. Provides on-site home exercise instruction, splinting/bracing and instructions, gait modification training, etc. in accordance with The Ohio Athletic Training Practice Act and the NATA physician practice value model. Assists medical staff with completing required medical documentation, statistics, and other administrative paperwork per OhioHealth policy and at the request of the department/supervisor. They will act as a liaison between the patients and medical team, provide patient education on the care of injuries, home going instructions, monitoring of symptoms, next steps in care, etc. Assists OhioHealth ambulatory or other musculoskeletal specialists with events and additional coverage as needed.
Provides excellent patient care through the special skill set of an Athletic Trainer that augments and supports the services of the physicians and other health care providers. Provides efficient care to the patient by utilizing a team approach that insures timely and effective diagnosis and treatments, including but not limited to evaluation / screening for possible office imaging, bracing, or additional treatment options.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (Required)ATC - Athletic Trainer Credential - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, OTPT - Occupational and Physical Therapy License - Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
a. Competent in computers as it relates to Microsoft Office, electronic medical records, etc.
b. Must be willing to travel and perform services at various locations
c. Must be willing to work with persons with disabilities
d. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with physicians, patients, parents, administrators, and other hospital/medical staff
e. Independent, requiring minimal direction or requests to assist while also seeking out opportunities to advance patient care
f. Motivated, self-starter - always looking to be productive and helpful; always looking for avenues to expand the role of the Athletic Trainer to better serve the patient
g. Critical thinking, problem solver
h. Flexible to respond to change in environment, schedule, patient type, processes.
i. Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on our service
j. Requires exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment
k. Must be willing to acquire additional training/certifications which will improve the operations of the physician practice; such examples: casting/bracing, etc.
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
40
Department
Ortho Trauma Grant
Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
