Clinical Athletic Trainer -Ambulatory Surgical Center - Musculoskeletal

Overview

Looking to join a dynamic team at Ohio State University Physicians where excellence meets compassion! At OSUP we are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment. Our team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders—everyone plays an important part.

We operate over 100 cutting‑edge outpatient center locations and are committed to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth. As an OSUP employee, you will be an integral part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and patient-centered care.

At OSUP we cultivate a culture grounded in inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are and work together to serve our communities.

We offer a flexible, competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, HRA, FSA, retirement plans, employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and a wellness program designed to help you live your best life.

• 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 injury details, past medical/surgical history, allergy verification, and medication reconciliation.
• Perform an appropriate physical examination, including strength and/or manual muscle testing, range of motion, sensation testing, palpation, functional testing, and special tests.
• Construct and provide rehabilitation education to patients—including range of motion, stretching, strengthening, posture, body mechanics, and postoperative exercises specific to individual/procedure protocols.
• Independently provide continual education to patients and families.
• Assist physicians with in‑office procedures by prepping patients and assisting with the procedure.
• Generate orders for advanced imaging, physician referrals, and physical therapy referrals.
• Remove postoperative 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, including gait training and assistive devices.
• Teach and demonstrate walker, crutch, stair, and bathroom mobility pre‑ and postoperative.
• Triage patient messages—including general/surgical questions, medication requests, prior authorizations, and postoperative phone calls.
• Coordinate or directly perform the scheduling/rescheduling of appointments, consultations, testing, and procedures.
• Obtain accurate patient vitals—height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure.
• Complete all required documentation of patient care in accordance with OSUWMC standards and guidelines.
• Collect and process point‑of‑care tests, venipuncture, and other lab specimens.
• Perform appropriate physical exam for immediate postoperative patients for mobility training.
• Document postoperative patient care 1 day postoperative according to ASC/OSC guidelines.

If you are looking for a career where you can impact patient care and be a valued team member, join the Buckeye Community today!

• Licensure by the State of Ohio Occupational, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board
• Certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers (Athletic Training Certification – ATC)
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training
• Current CPR Certification

• Experience working with athletic populations
• Epic Experience
• 1‑2 years of outpatient orthopedic/sports medicine experience

USD $23.84 – USD $35.76 /hr.