Athletic Trainer

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSU Sports Medicine) seeks an athletic trainer to provide outreach coverage for college, high school, and club sports, with involvement in education and clinical support under supervision as needed.

Responsibilities include event coverage, prevention, and athletic training room support, contributing to teaching and program objectives while adhering to state board standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved education program in athletic training and/or related health science field.
• State of Ohio Athletic Trainer license and NATA certification required.
• Two to three years experience in an out-patient orthopedic/sports medicine facility preferred.
• Previous experience working with athletic populations required.
• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Outreach activities including event and practice coverage.
• Preventative practice to maintain athlete health.
• Athletic training room coverage and treatment provision.
• Educational involvement with student-athletes and staff.
• Other duties related to coverage for college, high school, recreational or club sports.

Skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is responsible for providing outreach athletic training and duties as assigned. OSU Sports Medicine is a multi-disciplinary outpatient program that provides health care for athletes and physically active people of all abilities. OSU Sports Medicine services include physician services, physical therapy, athletic training, education and research programs and community outreach programs.

Primary responsibilities include outreach activities consisting of event and practice coverage, preventative practice, athletic training room coverage, educational involvement and other duties related to coverage for college, high school, recreational or club sports. This position may be responsible for provision of components of physical therapy treatment plans while working under the direct supervision of the treating physical therapist. This position may also serve as a physician extender in the physician clinics, coordinating patient flow and supporting the physicians as directed to ensure timely delivery of quality care. This position may supervise supportive clinical personnel (i.e.: aides, students), participate in a teaching capacity, and assist with administrative procedures. The Athletic Trainer will work within their scope of practice as outlined by the Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board of the State of Ohio. The position will be compliant with medical center, sports medicine, and outreach policies and guidelines.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Level Degree

Required Qualifications

Completion of an approved education program in athletic training and/or related health science field, State of Ohio Athletic Trainer license and NATA certification required. Two to three years experience in an out-patient orthopedic/sports medicine facility preferred. Previous experience working with athletic populations required. Proficient in computer skills, including the use of Microsoft office, word, excel and power point.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.