Summary:
Evaluates, assesses, and treats musculoskeletal injuries and sports concussions that present in the occupational health setting, in consultation with and oversight from 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 Summa Health policy, procedures and protocols. Assists medical staff with completing required medical documentation, statistics and other administrative paperwork per Summa Health policy and at the request of the department/supervisor. Works as a liaison between the patients and medical team. Provides patient education on the care of injuries, home going instructions, monitoring of symptoms, next steps, etc. May assist Summa Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine with special events and additional coverage as needed.
Provides excellent patient care through the special skill set of an athletic trainer that augments and supports the services of the physicians and other health care providers. Provides efficient care to the patient by utilizing a team approach that insures timely and effective diagnosis and treatments, including immediate home exercise instruction for the patient with musculoskeletal injuries. Assists physicians in making appropriate rehabilitation referrals.
Formal Education Required:
a. Bachelor’s Degree in athletic training
b. Current license issued by the Ohio OTPTAT Training Board to practice Athletic Training in the State of Ohio
c. Certified by the Board of Certification, Inc. for athletic trainers
d. Maintains AT license in good standing
e. CPR through the American Heart Association for the Healthcare Provider (BLS)
Experience & Training Required:
a. Past experience in a sports medicine and/or orthopedic physician practice preferred
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with physicians, patients, parents, administrators, other hospital/medical staff and external publics
b. Ability to obtain urine drug screen (UDS), breath alcohol test (BAT), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) certifications
c. Competent in computers as it relates to Microsoft Office, electronic medical records, etc.
d. Ability to make effective presentations in front of groups
e. Ability to travel from location to location throughout the workday
f. Must be willing to work with persons with disabilities
g. Independent, requiring minimal direction or requests to assist while also seeking out opportunities to advance patient care
h. Motivated, self-starter – always looking to be productive and helpful; always looking for avenues to expand the role of the athletic trainer to better serve the patient
i. Critical thinking and problem solving skills
j. Flexible to respond to change in environment, schedule, patient type, processes.
k. Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on our service
l. Must be willing and able to acquire additional training/certifications which will improve the operations of the physician practice including but not limited to casting/bracing, ergonomics, etc.
m. Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
Level of Physical Demands:
a. Very Heavy: Exerts in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
b. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate specialized equipment and fabricate pads, splints, preventative taping/bracing, etc.
c. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination
d. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
e. Requires exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment
f. Requires adequate vision and hearing to normal range
g. Must be able to continuously stand and walk; frequently squat, climb stairs, bend to the floor, reach over the shoulder, kneel, twist, sit, stand and remain in uncomfortable positions for prolonged periods of time