Outreach Athletic Trainer

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Westerville, OH

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Outreach Athletic Trainer provides athletic training services within school and community settings, supporting the health and safety of pediatric, adolescent, and young adult athletes. The role includes injury prevention, evaluation and management, rehabilitation, coordination of care, event coverage, and collaboration with physicians, school personnel, patients, and families. This role supports NCH Sports Medicine services for patients at schools, colleges/universities, and community partners. Provides athletic training services in collaboration with physicians to pediatric, adolescent, and young adult populations, including injury prevention programming, injury evaluation and management, rehabilitation, and coordination of care, in addition to contributing to hospital-based programming. Serves as an ambassador of Nationwide Children's Hospital, fostering relationships with school and community partners, patients, and their families while promoting health and wellness.

Requirements

• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy.
• Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field, required.
• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Ohio, required.
• Certified with the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, required.
• CPR certification, required.
• Proficient with MS Office and electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree, preferred.
• Three years of outreach or school-based athletic training experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate evaluations, triage, treatments, and return to play decisions for pediatric and adolescent patients.
• Performs event coverage and emergency planning.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation of injuries, treatments, and encounters in the electronic medical record in accordance with NCH and partner school policies.
• Ensures proper communication with healthcare providers and maintains HIPAA and FERPA compliance.
• Develops professional relationships and coordinates athletic healthcare services with patients, families, school, and medical communities.
• Delivers a high level of customer service and continually looks for ways to improve the quality of patient experience.
• Maintains knowledge of scientifically based and medically established best practices for pediatric and adolescent sports medicine care.
• Commits to remaining up to date in clinical care.
• Commits to self-directed professional growth and participates in staff development, continuing education, and community engagement activities sponsored by NCH.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level