Clinical Athletic Trainer - Brand new Powell location opening in August - $5,000 Signing Bonus
About The Position
OSU Physicians is proud to continue expanding our clinical services, and we are currently seeking a Clinical Athletic Trainer to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to use advanced athletic training skills in a clinical environment, support providers in patient care, and contribute to a department known for excellence in musculoskeletal and rehabilitative services. 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. This incentive is limited to external candidates; internal transfers from the affiliated health system will not be eligible. With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment, our buckeye team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders that all play an important part. As an employee of Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP), you'll be an integral part of a team committed to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth. At OSUP, we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Opportunity to assist with surgery and become a certified Orthopedic Technologist through the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists Inc.
Benefits
- flexible, competitive benefit package
- medical
- dental
- vision
- health reimbursement accounts
- flexible spending accounts
- retirement
- employee assistance program
- paid time off
- holidays
- wellness program designed to support our employees so they can live their best lives
- $5,000 signing bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
