Athletic Trainer, Clinical & Administrative, Orthopedics - Main Campus

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports injured athletes by facilitating office visits within physician office practices. This role is responsible for following patient care from check-in to check-out, acting as a liaison between the patient and physician or physician office staff. Key duties include taking patient history, triage, and documentation, as well as designing and educating patients on home exercise protocols per the physician's request. The position also involves patient setup and education for in-office procedures, preparing for and assisting the physician with these procedures, and fitting braces and educating on Durable Medical Equipment (DME). The Athletic Trainer will triage patient messages, phone calls, and questions, resolving issues within their scope or escalating as needed. They will counsel patients regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and outcomes, and support Rehabilitation clinic operations to optimize patient throughput. Additionally, they will support Rehabilitation Services patients as directed by Physical Therapists or Occupational Therapists and may perform the role of Athletic Trainer - Outreach Staff if participating in offsite event coverage. The role also includes performing other duties as assigned, complying with all policies and standards, and adhering to all requirements for the safe and secure maintenance of Protected Health Information (PHI).

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine or other related program
Specific experience with general principles of injury prevention and first aid
Physically and cognitively able to provide care and to be able to assist in moving people and/or equipment.
Athletic Training Licensure (AT) in the State of Ohio (Required Upon Hire)

Nice To Haves

1+ years experience as an Athletic Trainer
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Responsibilities

Following patient care from check in to check out.
Acting as a liaison between patient, physician or physician office staff.
Taking patient history, triage, and documentation.
Designing and educating patients on home exercise protocols per the physician's request.
Patient setup and education of in-office procedures.
Preparing for and assisting physician with in-office procedures.
Brace and crutch fitting and DME education.
Triaging patient messages, phone calls and questions appropriately, whether it is resolving the issue within the scope of practice or utilizing physician, nurse and other ancillary staff as needed.
Counseling patient regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and outcomes.
Supporting the Rehabilitation clinic operations to optimize patient throughput.
Supporting Rehabilitation Services patients as directed by the Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist.
Performing role of Athletic Trainer - Outreach Staff if participating in offsite event coverage.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Complying with all policies and standards.
Abiding by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.