Athletic Trainer - Orthopedic Surgery

Athletic Trainer Ambulatory

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This position assists Providers and additional clinical staff with orthopedic and MSK triaged patients. Provide patient evaluation and education, applies casts, maintains equipment, supplies, and procedure logs.

Responsibilities And Duties:

a. The Athletic Trainer can obtain and record a patient history, perform a physical exam, and order diagnostic test after consultation with physician and/or if physician protocol orders are in place.

b. Provides neurocognitive, BESS and SCAT testing for concussion patients.

c. Performs cast/brace application and removal under the direct supervision of the physician; Gathers necessary equipment, positions patient, responds to instructions from the physician.

d. Performs dressing changes, application of topical agents, splint changes and other orthopedic related medical tasks.

e. Performs and documents vital signs on each patient, documents in EMR and reports to the physician; assists physician with procedures as required.

f. Schedules, coordinates, and records patient's medical tests, x-ray, lab work and pre-admission tests for patients. Calls in patient prescriptions according to physician's order.

g. Supports physician in composing correspondence (e.g., work and school excuse, letters).

h. Works in a collaborative manner with the Practice Manager, Office Coordinator/Supervisor/Team Lead, physicians, and the staff; provides support to the medical office staff as needed (telephone coverage, appointment scheduling, registration, managing room inventory, etc.)

i. Provides 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.

j. Completes required medical documentation, statistics, and other administrative paperwork per policy and at the request of the department/supervisor.

k. Is a liaison between the patients and medical team and is an advocate for them; Communicates with patients and is a liaison between their primary care physician, specialists, rehabilitation, sports medicine physicians, etc. and assists with scheduling of appointments; provides follow-up with patients upon discharge to assist with any questions/concerns or additional assistance related to appropriate follow up care as requested by the physician.

l. Maintains patient records; compiles statistics; prepares reports for review by management.

m. Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested; participates in office and corporate quality improvement.

n. Provides mentoring and professional development of students (high school and College/University) as it relates to athletic training and healthcare fields per OhioHealth policy. Participates as an Approved Clinical Instructor for area College/University Athletic Training Students to help in their clinical experience and education.

o. 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. Associate is expected to all perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

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

Job Code: 3213

Job Profile Name: Athletic Trainer Ambulatory

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 in athletic training

Current license issued by the Ohio OTPTAT Board to practice Athletic Training in the State of Ohio

Certified by the Board of Certification, Inc. for Athletic Trainers

Maintains AT license in good standing

CPR through the American Heart Association for the Healthcare Provider (BLS)

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.

Desired Attributes:

Ability to make effective presentations in front of groups. Experience in a sports medicine and/or orthopedic physician practice a plus.

Behavioral Competencies Leadership Competencies:

Information Security:

Maintains confidentiality of log-on password(s) and security of other authentication devices (e.g., key fobs, proximity devices, etc.).

Ensures privacy and security of information entrusted to their care.

Uses company business assets and information resources for management-approved purposes only.

Adheres to all information privacy and security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.

Promptly reports information security incidents to the OhioHealth Information Security Officer.

Responsibilities and Duties:

a. The Athletic Trainer can obtain and record a patient history, perform a physical exam, and order diagnostic test after consultation with physician and/or if physician protocol orders are in place.

b. Provides neurocognitive, BESS and SCAT testing for concussion patients.

c. Performs cast/brace application and removal under the direct supervision of the physician; Gathers necessary equipment, positions patient, responds to instructions from the physician.

d. Performs dressing changes, application of topical agents, splint changes and other orthopedic related medical tasks.

e. Performs and documents vital signs on each patient, documents in EMR and reports to the physician; assists physician with procedures as required.

f. Schedules, coordinates, and records patient's medical tests, x-ray, lab work and pre-admission tests for patients. Calls in patient prescriptions according to physician's order.

g. Supports physician in composing correspondence (e.g., work and school excuse, letters).

h. Works in a collaborative manner with the Practice Manager, Office Coordinator/