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 Childrens Hospital is committed to health equity continuity of care and patient confidentiality safety and satisfaction.
Essential Functions:- Assists physicians in the delivery of highquality patient care through efficient rooming of patients skilled history taking placing appropriate xray 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 inclinic 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.
Education Requirement:Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training or closely related field; Masters 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: 61100 lbs Loud Noises Pushing / Pulling: 025 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 2640 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: 010 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 1120 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 2140 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 4160 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)
Assessment and Diagnosis Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations) Bachelors Degree C105 Basic Life Support (BLS) Various Issuers Effective Communications Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations) NCH Core Values Basic Understanding (Meets Expectations) Nursing Assessment and Care HNU Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations) Patient and Care Giver Education Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations) Rehabilitation Practices/Programs Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations) Relationship Management Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations) Safety Injury Prevention and Emergency Procedures Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations) SelfDirected Growth and Development Extensive Experience (Meets Expectations) Tolerance for Ambiguity and Stress Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations) Triage HNU Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations) TX400 Athletic Trainer Ohio Licensing Center
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