Athletic Trainer

The Ohio State University

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer provides outreach athletic training and other assigned duties within OSU Sports Medicine, a multidisciplinary outpatient program serving athletes and physically active people of all abilities. Services include physician care, physical therapy, athletic training, education and research, and community outreach.

The role provides coverage for college, high school, recreational, or club sports through events and practices, preventative practice, athletic training room coverage, and educational involvement. The Athletic Trainer may provide components of physical therapy treatment plans under the direct supervision of the treating physical therapist, serve as a physician extender in physician clinics by coordinating patient flow and supporting physicians, supervise aides or students, participate in teaching, and assist with administrative procedures. The position works within the scope of practice defined by the State of Ohio and follows medical center, sports medicine, and outreach policies and guidelines.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved education program in athletic training and/or a related health science field.
• State of Ohio Athletic Trainer license.
• NATA certification.
• Previous experience working with athletic populations.
• Proficiency with computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of experience in an outpatient orthopedic or sports medicine facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach athletic training and other assigned duties.
• Cover events and practices for college, high school, recreational, or club sports.
• Provide preventative practice and athletic training room coverage.
• Participate in educational activities.
• Provide components of physical therapy treatment plans under the direct supervision of the treating physical therapist, as applicable.
• Serve as a physician extender in physician clinics, coordinating patient flow and supporting physicians as directed.
• Supervise supportive clinical personnel, including aides and students, as applicable.
• Participate in teaching and assist with administrative procedures.
• Work within the scope of practice established by the State of Ohio and comply with medical center, sports medicine, and outreach policies and guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time