What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine Play Strong Program position at Nationwide Children's Hospital?
Overview
Play Strong is a rehab program designed to treat patients with a medical condition that affects their ability to be active and to encourage physical activity through the lifespan. The Sports Medicine Play Strong Athletic Trainer aims to change the thoughts and habits regarding physical activity for our patients for short and long-term health benefits. Patients are evaluated individually and are treated primarily in a group setting. They document all patient interactions & treatments and bill for services according to the highest professional standards & laws. They educate and update the treatment plan and progress to the patient, family, and healthcare team.
Schedule
The athletic trainer is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the Sports Medicine program through daily clinical operations, all aspects of patient care including, but not limited to patient rooming and triage, communication between both patient family and physician, and coordination of care both within the NCH system and externally. They will develop professional relationships with their patients and families to become a valued member of their health care team, deliver a high level of customer service, and continually look for ways to improve the quality of their clinical and rehabilitative services. Areas of priority will include – but not limited to – daily clinical coverage, patient education, department operations, community partner engagement, and occasional community event coverage. Knowledge of age appropriate care, scientifically based and medically established best practices for pediatric and adolescent sports medicine and active populations is the standard required for quality service delivery. Nationwide Children’s Hospital is committed to health equity, continuity of care, and patient confidentiality, safety, and satisfaction.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or closely related field; Master’s Degree highly preferred
Licensure Requirement
Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Ohio
Certifications
BOC Certified. CPR certification.
Skills
Microsoft Office, EMR
Experience
3 years of clinical athletic training experience in a hospital setting highly preferred.
Physical Requirements
OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Working Outdoors
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hearing acuity, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking
Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above
(not specified)
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
Play Strong is a rehab program designed to treat patients with a medical condition that affects their ability to be active and to encourage physical activity through the lifespan. The Sports Medicine Play Strong Athletic Trainer aims to change the thoughts and habits regarding physical activity for our patients for short and long-term health benefits. Patients are evaluated individually and are treated primarily in a group setting. They document all patient interactions & treatments and bill for services according to the highest professional standards & laws. They educate and update the treatment plan and progress to the patient, family, and healthcare team.
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Mix of Days and Evenings
The athletic trainer is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the Sports Medicine program through daily clinical operations, all aspects of patient care including, but not limited to patient rooming and triage, communication between both patient family and physician, and coordination of care both within the NCH system and externally. They will develop professional relationships with their patients and families to become a valued member of their health care team, deliver a high level of customer service, and continually look for ways to improve the quality of their clinical and rehabilitative services. Areas of priority will include – but not limited to – daily clinical coverage, patient education, department operations, community partner engagement, and occasional community event coverage. Knowledge of age appropriate care, scientifically based and medically established best practices for pediatric and adolescent sports medicine and active populations is the standard required for quality service delivery. Nationwide Children’s Hospital is committed to health equity, continuity of care, and patient confidentiality, safety, and satisfaction.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
- Assists physicians in the delivery of high-quality patient care through efficient rooming of patients, skilled history taking, placing appropriate x-ray orders according to approved LPIPs, fitting braces and casts as ordered by physicians, constructing home exercise programs, or other duties as requested by the physician.
- Maintains proper documentation in accordance with hospital standards and assists with the development and maintenance of reports for the Sports Medicine Program.
- Maintains open lines of communication with physicians and other members of the health care team on all patients to ensure high quality patient care. Reviews the utilization of services and patient progress with Sports Medicine physician.
- Completes annual department required training, keeping abreast of all policy and procedural changes for clinical care and taking responsibility to become competent with any techniques used in clinic and patient care.
- Assists physicians with in-clinic procedures including, but not limited to, pulmonary function testing, exertional compartment syndrome testing, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and musculoskeletal injections/aspirations.
- Assists with the coordination of clinical care for sports medicine patients through the NCH system and with consulting physicians.
Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or closely related field; Master’s Degree highly preferred
Licensure Requirement
Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Ohio
Certifications
BOC Certified. CPR certification.
Skills
Microsoft Office, EMR
Experience
3 years of clinical athletic training experience in a hospital setting highly preferred.
Physical Requirements
OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Working Outdoors
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hearing acuity, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking
Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above
(not specified)
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"