Athletic Trainer - Orthopedic Clinic

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. 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.

Requirements

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
Competent in computers as it relates to Microsoft Office, electronic medical records, etc.
Must be willing to travel and perform services at various locations
Must be willing to work with persons with disabilities
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with physicians, patients, parents, administrators, and other hospital/medical staff
Independent, requiring minimal direction or requests to assist while also seeking out opportunities to advance patient care
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
Critical thinking, problem solver
Flexible to respond to change in environment, schedule, patient type, processes.
Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on our service
Requires exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment
Must be willing to acquire additional training/certifications which will improve the operations of the physician practice; such examples: casting/bracing, etc.

Responsibilities

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.
Provides neurocognitive, BESS and SCAT testing for concussion patients.
Performs cast/brace application and removal under the direct supervision of the physician; Gathers necessary equipment, positions patient, responds to instructions from the physician.
Performs dressing changes, application of topical agents, splint changes and other orthopedic related medical tasks.
Performs and documents vital signs on each patient, documents in EMR and reports to the physician; assists physician with procedures as required.
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.
Supports physician in composing correspondence (e.g., work and school excuse, letters).
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.)
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.
Completes required medical documentation, statistics, and other administrative paperwork per policy and at the request of the department/supervisor.
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.
Maintains patient records; compiles statistics; prepares reports for review by management.
Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested; participates in office and corporate quality improvement.
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.
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.
Associate is expected to all perform other duties as requested by supervisor.