Athletic Trainer Parma Orthopedic Clinics

University Hospitals•Parma, OH

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer supports injured athletes by facilitating office visits in physician office practices. The role follows patient care from check-in through check-out and serves as a liaison among patients, physicians, and office staff. Responsibilities include taking patient histories, triaging and documenting care, educating patients on physician-requested home exercise protocols, and preparing patients for in-office procedures. The Athletic Trainer also assists physicians with procedures, fits braces and crutches, and provides durable medical equipment (DME) education. The position triages patient messages, phone calls, and questions, resolving issues within the scope of practice or involving physicians, nurses, and other ancillary staff as needed. It includes counseling patients about diagnoses, treatment options, and outcomes; supporting Rehabilitation clinic operations and patient throughput; and assisting Rehabilitation Services patients as directed by a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist. The Athletic Trainer may also perform outreach staff duties when participating in offsite event coverage. The role requires compliance with organizational policies and standards, including safeguards and training for protected health information (PHI). Other duties may be assigned, and department-specific responsibilities are provided during orientation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine or another related program.
Specific experience with general principles of injury prevention and first aid.
Athletic Training Licensure in the State of Ohio, required upon hire.
Physically and cognitively able to provide care and assist in moving people and/or equipment.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience as an Athletic Trainer.
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).

Responsibilities

Follow patient care from check-in through check-out.
Serve as a liaison between patients, physicians, and physician office staff.
Take patient histories, triage patients, and document care.
Design and educate patients on home exercise protocols at the physician's request.
Set up patients and provide education for in-office procedures.
Prepare for and assist physicians with in-office procedures.
Fit braces and crutches and provide durable medical equipment (DME) education.
Triage patient messages, phone calls, and questions, resolving matters within the scope of practice or involving appropriate staff.
Counsel patients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and outcomes.
Support Rehabilitation clinic operations to optimize patient throughput.
Support Rehabilitation Services patients as directed by a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist.
Perform Athletic Trainer outreach staff duties when participating in offsite event coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with applicable policies and standards.
Safeguard protected health information and comply with related training, policies, and procedures.