Athletic Trainer Clinical - Sports Medicine & Primary Care, Canal Winchester

Job Description Summary

Evaluates, assesses, and treats musculoskeletal injuries and sports concussions that present in the Sports Medicine Physician practice, with oversight from and in consultation with a physician. Provides on‑site home exercise instruction, splinting/bracing and instructions, gait modification training, etc. in accordance with The Ohio Athletic Training Practice Act and the NATA physician practice value model. Assists medical staff with completing required medical documentation, statistics, and other administrative paperwork per Ohio Health policy and at the request of the department/supervisor.

Acts as a liaison between patients and the medical team, providing patient education on the care of injuries, home office instructions, monitoring of symptoms, next steps in care, and assists Ohio Health ambulatory or other musculoskeletal specialists with events and additional coverage as needed. Provides excellent patient care through the specialized skill set of an athletic trainer that augments and supports the services of physicians and other health care providers.

Provides efficient care by utilizing a team approach that ensures timely and effective diagnosis and treatments, including but not limited to evaluation/screening for possible office imaging, bracing, or additional treatment options.

• The Athletic Trainer can obtain and record a patient history, perform a physical exam, and order diagnostic tests after consultation with a physician and/or if physician protocol orders are in place.
• Provides neurocognitive, BESS and SCAT testing for concussion patients.
• Performs cast/brace application and removal under the direct supervision of the physician; gathers necessary equipment, positions patient, and responds to instructions from the physician.
• Performs dressing changes, application of topical agents, splint changes and other orthopedic related medical tasks.
• Performs and documents vital signs on each patient, documents in EMR and reports to the physician; assists physician with procedures as required.
• Schedules, coordinates, and records patient’s medical tests, x-ray, lab work and pre‑admission tests for patients. Calls in patient prescriptions according to physician’s order.
• Supports physician in composing correspondence (e.g., work and school excuses, letters).
• Works in a collaborative manner with the Practice Manager, Office Coordinator/Supervisor/Team Lead, physicians, and the staff; provides support to the medical office staff as needed (telephone coverage, appointment scheduling, registration, managing room inventory, etc.).
• Provides on‑site home exercise instruction, splint/bracing instructions, crutch training, etc. in accordance with The Ohio Athletic Training Practice Act and Ohio Health procedures and protocols.
• Completes required medical documentation, statistics, and other administrative paperwork per policy and at the request of the department/supervisor.
• Is a liaison between patients and the medical team, advocating for them; communicates with patients and acts as a liaison between their primary care physician, specialists, rehabilitation, sports medicine physicians, etc., and assists with scheduling of appointments; provides follow‑up with patients upon discharge to assist with any questions/concerns or additional assistance related to appropriate follow‑up care as requested by the physician.
• Maintains patient records; compiles statistics; prepares reports for review by management.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested; participates in office and corporate quality improvement.
• Provides mentoring and professional development of students (high school and College/University) as it relates to athletic training and healthcare fields per Ohio Health policy. Participates as an Approved Clinical Instructor for area College/University Athletic Training Students to help in their clinical experience and education.
• May participate on appropriate committees and for program development and evaluation necessary for the continued successful quality of care and advancement of Ohio Health Physician Group practices.