Athletic Trainer Clinical - Sports Medicine & Primary Care, Canal Winchester

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. Acts as a liaison between patients and the medical team, provides patient education on the care of injuries, home‑going instructions, monitoring of symptoms, next steps in care, etc. 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. Responsibilities and Duties Obtain and record a patient history, perform a physical exam, and order diagnostic tests after consultation with the physician and/or if physician protocol orders are in place. Provide neurocognitive, BESS and SCAT testing for concussion patients. Perform cast/brace application and removal under the direct supervision of the physician; gather necessary equipment, position the patient, and respond to instructions from the physician. Execute dressing changes, application of topical agents, splint changes and other orthopedic‑related medical tasks. Perform and document vital signs for each patient, document in EMR, and report to the physician; assist physician with procedures as required. Schedule, coordinate, and record patient’s medical tests, x‑ray, lab work and pre‑admission tests. Call in patient prescriptions according to physician’s order. Support physician in composing correspondence (e.g., work and school excuses, letters). Work collaboratively with the Practice Manager, Office Coordinator/Supervisor/Team Lead, physicians, and the staff; provide support to the medical office staff as needed (telephone coverage, appointment scheduling, registration, managing room inventory, etc.). Provide on‑site home exercise instruction, splint/bracing instructions, crutch training, etc., in accordance with The Ohio Athletic Training Practice Act, and OhioHealth procedures and protocols. Complete required medical documentation, statistics, and other administrative paperwork per policy and at the request of the department/supervisor. Serve as a liaison between patients and the medical team; advocate for them, communicate with primary care physicians, specialists, rehabilitation, sports medicine physicians, etc.; assist with scheduling appointments and provide follow‑up with patients upon discharge. Maintain patient records; compile statistics; prepare reports for review by management. Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested; participate in office and corporate quality improvement. Provide mentoring and professional development for students (high school and college/university) as it relates to athletic training and healthcare fields per OhioHealth policy; participate as an approved clinical instructor for area college/university athletic training students to help in their clinical experience and education. May participate on appropriate committees and for program development and evaluation necessary for the continued successful quality of care and advancement of OhioHealth Physician Group practices. The major duties, responsibilities, and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities, and essential functions to be performed by associates in this job. Associates are expected to perform other duties as requested by the supervisor. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in performing job duties. 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 Competent in computers as it relates to Microsoft Office, electronic medical records, etc. Must be willing to travel and perform services at various locations. Must be willing to work with persons with disabilities. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with physicians, patients, parents, administrators, and other hospital/medical staff. Independent, requiring minimal direction while seeking opportunities to advance patient care. 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. Critical thinking, problem solver. Flexible to respond to change in environment, schedule, patient type, and processes. Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on our service. Requires exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment. Must be willing to acquire additional training/certifications which will improve the operations of the physician practice; such examples include casting/bracing, etc. Work Shift Day; Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40; Department: Sports Med, Canal Winchester Health Center. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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 persons 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Berger Health System