Athletic Trainer for the Center of the Female Athlete - Full Time - 1st Shift

Dayton Children's Hospital•Dayton, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer is a certified, licensed professional who practices in the clinical setting as the liaison between the patient, the medical doctors and/or Sports Medicine team members involved in the assessment and care of acute or chronic youth athletic injuries and conditions. This includes following the patient care from the time of arrival to their time of departure and making sure all the patients and doctors needs are met to provide the best physician/patient experience as possible. Perform additional allied duties and provide patient care activities as needed in accordance with the licensure, scope of practice, standards and functions of his/her individual professional licensure. Included in the standards for appropriate clinical competency and documentation. Perform as a medical team member and participate in the functions and activities essential to operations. Be in compliance with medical/legal requirements for the sporting events or activities. Maintain knowledge of up-to-date techniques in the enhancement, prevention, and care of athletic injuries. The Athletic Trainer for the Center of the Female Athlete in the department of Sports Medicine works collaboratively with medical, nutritional, and psychology staff to ensure the plan of care is implemented for all pediatric patients. The role will provide value to the practice through expert skills in triage, performing evaluations of the female athlete, and patient education on health, wellness, and performance. Department Specific Job Details: The Athletic Trainer for the Center of the Female Athlete must be able to coordinate the organizational, physical, and overall plan of care for the departments involved in the Center. Overall supports the mission of the hospital and works collaboratively as a team player with others in the hospital and community involving the Female Athlete. This includes providing education to the patient and the parents in each setting with collaboration of other departments while serving as the liaison between the medical doctors and/or the medical/administrative support staffs ensuring the patient is provided the best physician/patient experience as possible. The Athletic Trainer demonstrates basic knowledge of pediatric growth and development and is able to recognize deviations from the norm. The Athletic Trainer works side-by-side with the physicians and evaluates the outcomes and revises the plan of care focusing on the athlete-centered care model. This position could utilize someone with exceptional writing skills that can write blog stories and messages, as well as brief succinct messages. This position includes medical coverage for athletic events and teaching opportunities in the community for the female athlete. At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other. We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today! Our values: We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees. We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions. We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do. We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care. We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow. We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected. Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training
2 years clinical or traditional experience
Licensure by the Ohio OTPTAT Board
NATA BOC certified
CPR/AED certification
Proficiency with Epic or similar online injury documentation system

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Athletic Training

Responsibilities

Liaison between the patient, medical doctors, and Sports Medicine team members for assessment and care of acute or chronic youth athletic injuries and conditions.
Follow patient care from arrival to departure, ensuring patient and doctor needs are met for the best physician/patient experience.
Perform additional allied duties and patient care activities in accordance with licensure, scope of practice, standards, and functions.
Ensure clinical competency and documentation standards are met.
Act as a medical team member and participate in essential operational functions and activities.
Comply with medical/legal requirements for sporting events or activities.
Maintain knowledge of up-to-date techniques in the enhancement, prevention, and care of athletic injuries.
Collaborate with medical, nutritional, and psychology staff to implement the plan of care for pediatric patients.
Provide value through expert skills in triage, performing evaluations of the female athlete, and patient education on health, wellness, and performance.
Coordinate the organizational, physical, and overall plan of care for departments involved in the Center of the Female Athlete.
Support the hospital's mission and work collaboratively as a team player.
Provide education to patients and parents in collaboration with other departments.
Serve as a liaison between medical doctors and medical/administrative support staff.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of pediatric growth and development and recognize deviations from the norm.
Work side-by-side with physicians, evaluate outcomes, and revise the plan of care focusing on the athlete-centered care model.
Write blog stories and messages, as well as brief succinct messages.
Provide medical coverage for athletic events.
Conduct teaching opportunities in the community for the female athlete.