Athletic Trainer Sports Medicine Outreach (Contingent)

The Outreach Contingent Athletic Trainer will provide athletic training services for practices and competitions at schools and community partners on an as needed basis. Hours for this position will primarily occur during afternoons evenings and/or weekends.

Essential Functions:

• Supports the delivery of high-quality patient care in community and school settings by performing age-appropriate evaluations triage treatments and return to play decisions for pediatric and adolescent patients along with event coverage and emergency planning.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation of injuries treatments and encounters in the electronic medical record in accordance with NCH and partner school policies. Ensures proper communication with healthcare providers and maintains HIPAA and FERPA compliance.
• Develop professional relationships and coordinate athletic healthcare services with patients families school and medical communities to become a valued healthcare resource while delivering a high level of customer service and continually look for ways to improve the quality of their patient experience.
• Maintains knowledge of scientifically based and medically established best practices for pediatric and adolescent sports medicine care and a commitment to remaining up to date in clinical care.
• Committed to self-directed professional growth and participates in staff development continuing education and community engagement activities sponsored by NCH.

Education Requirement:

• Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training or related field required.
• Masters Degree preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Ohio required.
• Valid Ohio drivers license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection insurance eligibility driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Childrens Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications:

• Certified with the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer required.
• CPR certification required.

Skills:

Proficient with MS Office and electronic medical records.

Experience:

Three years of outreach or school-based athletic training experience 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