Athletic Trainer

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer to evaluate, treat, and educate patients with musculoskeletal injuries and concussions under physician supervision.

You will perform neurocognitive testing, assist with casts/braces, document in EMR, and coordinate tests and care across locations to support the medical team.

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

Responsibilities

• Record patient history and perform a physical examination under physician supervision.
• Perform neurocognitive, BESS and SCAT testing for concussion patients.
• Apply and remove casts/braces under physician supervision; gather necessary equipment.
• Perform dressing changes, wound care, and other orthopedic-related tasks and document in EMR.
• Schedule, coordinate, and record patient tests and prescriptions; assist with communications with physicians.
• Collaborate with Practice Manager and staff to ensure smooth patient flow and office operations.
• Provide on-site home exercise instruction and discharge instructions as per policy.
• Mentor students and participate in clinical instruction as requested.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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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.

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.

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

Additional Job Description: 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

Evening

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Department Mcconnell SSJC

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