Clinical Athletic Trainer -Ambulatory Surgical Center - $5,000 Signing Bonus
About The Position
Join Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP) as a Clinical Athletic Trainer, where your expertise will directly contribute to patient care, recovery, and performance. OSUP is offering a $5,000 signing bonus for newly hired Athletic Trainers who start employment between April 1, 2026, and October 1, 2026, applicable to external candidates. OSUP operates over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations, focusing on exceptional patient care and a collaborative work environment. The team comprises more than 1,800 professionals, including nurses, physicians, and administrative staff, all dedicated to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth. OSUP fosters a culture built on inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination, serving both its teams and the community. Athletic Trainers play a vital role in patient care, and entry-level opportunities are available with thorough training provided.
Requirements
- Licensure by the State of Ohio Occupational, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board
- Certification by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers
- Current BLS Certification
- Bachelors or Masters Degree from an Athletic Training Education Program
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with athletic populations and/or experience working in an an orthopedic/sports medicine physician clinic
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Responsibilities
- Under general supervision of a physician or physician assistant, oversee and implement the prevention, assessment, management, treatment, rehabilitation and counseling of athletic injuries and conditions affecting athletes and patients within scope of practice.
- Review, obtain and order diagnostic studies under the direction of the physician.
- Obtain a thorough patient history including details of injury, past medical/surgical history, allergy verification, medication reconciliation.
- Perform an appropriate physical examination to include but not limited to: strength and/or manual muscle testing, range of motion testing, sensation testing, palpation, functional testing, and special tests.
- Construct and provide rehabilitation education to patients including range of motion, stretching, strengthening, posture and body mechanics. Including post op exercises specific to individual/procedure protocols.
- Independently provide continual education to patients and family.
- Assist physicians with in-office procedures by prepping patients and assisting with procedure.
- Generate orders for advanced imaging, physician referrals and physical therapy referrals.
- Remove post-operative dressing, sutures, and staples while providing additional aseptic wound care.
- Remove and apply upper and lower extremity splints/casts.
- Properly measure, fit and educate the use of durable medical equipment, in addition to gait training and use of assistive devices.
- Teaching and return demonstration on walker, crutch, stair, and bathroom mobility on pre-operative post operative patient
- Triage patient messages including general/surgical questions, medication requests, prior-authorizations, and post-operative phone calls.
- Coordinate or directly perform the scheduling/rescheduling of appointments, consultations, testing and procedures.
- Obtain accurate patient vitals including height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Complete all required documentation of patient care in accordance with the OSUWMC standards and guidelines.
- Collect and process point of care tests, venipuncture and other lab specimens.
- Perform appropriate physical exam for immediately on post operative patients for mobility training
- Calling and appropriately documentation post operative patients 1 day post op according to ASC/OSC guidelines
- Opportunity to assist with surgery and become a certified Orthopedic Technologist through the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists Inc
Benefits
- A $5,000 signing bonus is available to newly hired Athletic Trainers who begin employment with OSUP between April 1, 2026 and October 1, 2026.
- flexible, competitive benefit package
- medical
- dental
- vision
- health reimbursement accounts
- flexible spending accounts
- retirement
- employee assistance program
- paid time off
- holidays
- wellness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
