Athletic Trainer-Outreach

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a dedicated Athletic Trainer to support sports medicine services. The role involves providing athletic training for pediatric patients in schools and community settings, focusing on injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training, a valid Ohio license, and experience in outreach or school-based athletic training. Join our team to promote health and wellness among young individuals.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Ohio.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Three years of outreach or school-based athletic training experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services in community and school settings.
• Complete accurate documentation of injuries and treatments.
• Develop professional relationships with patients and families.
• Maintain knowledge of best practices in pediatric sports medicine.
• Participate in professional growth and continuing education activities.

Skills

Proficient with MS Office

Proficient with electronic medical records

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field

Master’s Degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary: Supports NCH Sports Medicine services for patients at schools, colleges/universities, and community partners. Provides athletic training services in collaboration with physicians to pediatric, adolescent, and young adult populations, including injury prevention programming, injury evaluation and management, rehabilitation, and coordination of care, in addition to contributing to hospital-based programming. Serves as an ambassador of Nationwide Children's Hospital, fostering relationships with school and community partners, patients, and their families while promoting health and wellness.

Overview

Job Description Summary: Supports NCH Sports Medicine services for patients at schools, colleges/universities, and community partners. Provides athletic training services in collaboration with physicians to pediatric, adolescent, and young adult populations, including injury prevention programming, injury evaluation and management, rehabilitation, and coordination of care, in addition to contributing to hospital-based programming. Serves as an ambassador of Nationwide Children's Hospital, fostering relationships with school and community partners, patients, and their families while promoting health and wellness.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Supports the delivery of high-quality patient care in community and school settings, by performing age-appropriate evaluations, triage, treatments, and return to play decisions for pediatric and adolescent patients, along with event coverage and emergency planning.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation of injuries, treatments, and encounters in the electronic medical record in accordance with NCH and partner school policies. Ensures proper communication with healthcare providers and maintains HIPAA and FERPA compliance.
• Develop professional relationships and coordinate athletic healthcare services with patients, families, school, and medical communities to become a valued healthcare resource, while delivering a high level of customer service, and continually look for ways to improve the quality of their patient experience.
• Maintains knowledge of scientifically based and medically established best practices for pediatric and adolescent sports medicine care and a commitment to remaining up to date in clinical care.
• Committed to self-directed professional growth and participates in staff development, continuing education, and community engagement activities sponsored by NCH.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field, required.
• Master’s Degree, preferred.

Licensure

• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Ohio, required.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications

• Certified with the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, required.
• CPR certification, required.

Skills

Proficient with MS Office and electronic medical records.

Experience

Three years of outreach or school-based athletic training experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hearing acuity, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"