Athletic Training Resident

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This temporary (12 month) position is designed to provide advanced preparation of athletic training practitioners with a focus on the unique needs of the active adolescent patient. The role involves a planned program of clinical and didactic education in specialized content areas using an evidence-based approach to enhance the quality of patient care, optimize patient outcomes, and improve patients’ health‑related quality of life.

Athletic Training residents will benefit from an autonomous sports medicine experience, along with active mentorship and administrative oversight designed to foster the transition from professional student to practicing clinician. Residents will work as assistant athletic trainers in a secondary school or club organization staffed by an experienced Ohio Health athletic trainer. The position also includes athletic training learning/mentorship opportunities and additional responsibilities such as AT presentations, primary care physician interactions, and research activity.

80%

• Evaluates and treats patients: a. Evaluates patient physical abilities and functional status, creates plan of care and initiates patient treatment after physician referral. b. Carries out plan of care with reassessment and changes to plan of care as appropriate. c. Provides patient & family with medical and exercise‑specific education to improve function. d. Collaborates with sports medicine team members to carry out treatment plan and provide clinical care.
  
  e. Communicates care plan to physician and communicates ongoing care & patient needs. f. Attends and contributes to multidisciplinary patient care meetings as appropriate.
• Follows Ohio Health policies related to delivery of clinical care: a. Documents evaluation, plan of care, daily progress toward goals b. Carries out clinical outcomes processes according to department standards c. Follows Department of Health guidelines and acts within scope of practice as dictated by Ohio AT practice act and the OTPTAT Board.

20%

• Participates in athletic training coursework and lab activities.
• Participates in physician shadowing and other clinician observations.
• Participates in research projects.
• Presents clinical topics to sports medicine associates and administration.
• Represents Ohio Health Sports Medicine in school and community events.
• Participates in orientation of upcoming athletic training residents.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Bachelor's Degree:
Athletic Training (Required)
ATC – Athletic Trainer Credential – Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – American Red Cross
LIC – Licensed in Field – State of Ohio

Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective use of computer technology. Demonstrated emphasis on customer service and creating a customer‑focused environment.

Entry‑level new graduate acceptable.

Evening

40

Athletic Trainer Outreach

• If your passion is to work in a caring environment.
• If you believe that learning is a life‑long process.
• If you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Ohio Health is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Ohio Health does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate‑employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.