Athletic Trainer Resident

OhioHealth•Dublin, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This temporary (12 month) position is designed to provide advanced preparation of athletic training practitioners with a focus on the unique needs of the active adolescent patient. This will be done through a planned program of clinical and didactic education in specialized content areas using an evidence-based approach to enhance the quality of patient care, optimize patient outcomes, and improve patients’ health-related quality of life. Athletic Training residents will benefit from an autonomous sports medicine experience, along with active mentorship and administrative oversight designed to foster the transition from professional student to practicing clinician. Athletic Training residents will work as an assistant athletic trainer in a secondary school or club organization that is staffed by an experienced OhioHealth athletic trainer. This position participates in athletic training learning / mentorship opportunities with additional responsibilities which may include AT presentations, primary care physician interactions and research activity. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree: Athletic Training
ATC - Athletic Trainer Credential - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - American Red Cross
LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective use of computer technology.
Demonstrated emphasis on customer service and the creating of customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patient physical abilities and functional status.
Create a plan of care and initiate patient treatment after physician referral.
Carry out the plan of care with reassessment and changes as appropriate.
Provide patient & family with medical and exercise-specific education to improve function.
Collaborate with sports medicine team members to carry out treatment plan and provide clinical care.
Communicate care plan to physician and communicate on-going care & patient needs.
Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary patient care meetings as appropriate.
Document evaluation, plan of care, and daily progress toward goals.
Carry out clinical outcomes processes according to department standards.
Follow Department of Health guidelines and act within scope of practice as dictated by Ohio AT practice act and the OTPTAT Board.
Participate in athletic training coursework and lab activities.
Participate in physician shadowing and other clinician observations.
Participate in research projects.
Present clinical topics to sports medicine associates and administration.
Represent OhioHealth Sports Medicine in school and community events.
Participate in orientation of upcoming athletic training residents.