Athletic Trainer

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more u2013 in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: This position assists Providers and additional clinical staff with orthopedic and MSK triaged patients. Provide patient evaluation and education, applies casts, maintains equipment, supplies, and procedure logs. Responsibilities And Duties: a. The Athletic Trainer can obtain and record a patient history, perform a physical exam, and order diagnostic test after consultation with physician and/or if physician protocol orders are in place. b. Provides neurocognitive, BESS and SCAT testing for concussion patients. c. Performs cast/brace application and removal under the direct supervision of the physician; Gathers necessary equipment, positions patient, responds to instructions from the physician. d. Performs dressing changes, application of topical agents, splint changes and other orthopedic related medical tasks. e. Performs and documents vital signs on each patient, documents in EMR and reports to the physician; assists physician with procedures as required. f. Schedules, coordinates, and records patientu2019s medical tests, x-ray, lab work and pre-admission tests for patients. Calls in patient prescriptions according to physicianu2019s order. g. Supports physician in composing correspondence (e.g., work and school excuse, letters). h. 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.) i. Provides on-site home exercise instruction, splint/bracing instructions, crutch training, etc. in accordance with The Ohio Athletic Training Practice Act, and OhioHealth procedures and protocols. j. Completes required medical documentation, statistics, and other administrative paperwork per policy and at the request of the department/supervisor. k. Is a liaison between the patients and medical team and is an advocate for them; Communicates with patients and is 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. l. Maintains patient records; compiles statistics; prepares reports for review by management. m. Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested; participates in office and corporate quality improvement. n. Provides mentoring and professional development of students (high school and College/University) as it relates to athletic training and healthcare fields per OhioHealth policy. Participates as an Approved Clinical Instructor for area College/University Athletic Training Students to help in their clinical experience and education. o. May participate on appropriate committees and for program development and evaluation necessary for the continued successful quality of care and advancement of OhioHealth Physician Group practices. The major duties/ responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities, and essential functions to be performed by associates in this job. Associate is expected to all perform other duties as requested by supervisor. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (Required)OTPT - Occupational and Physical Therapy License - Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Additional Job Description: Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Ortho Surgeons Grant Join us ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

Created: 2026-03-30