Lead Athletic Trainer - Musculoskeletal

Overview

Looking to join and lead a dynamic team at Ohio State University Physicians where excellence meets compassion!?

Who we are

With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment, our buckeye team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders that all play an important part. As an employee of Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP), you'll be an integral part of a team committed to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth.

Our culture

At OSUP, we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community.

Our benefits

We know that having options and robust benefit plans are important to you. OSUP prioritizes the wellbeing of our team and that’s why we offer our employees a flexible, competitive benefit package. In addition to medical, dental, vision, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and retirement, we also offer an employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and a wellness program designed to support our employees so they can live their best lives. As an OSUP employee, you will be eligible for these various benefits depending on your employment status.

Responsibilities

The Athletic Trainer functions as an integral member of the team of at any musculoskeletal outpatient physician practice, and works within his/her scope of practice as outlined by the Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board of the State of Ohio under the general supervision of the Physicians and Physician Assistants. 

The Athletic Trainer at OSU Physicians will manage the daily clinic flow, triage patients, assist during in office procedures, obtain and process laboratory samples and specimens, and perform phlebotomy. Athletic Trainers provide bracing and casting in the outpatient clinic environment as well as one-on-one instruction on rehabilitation programs.

As a Lead Athletic Trainer, your role extends beyond patient care by:

• Providing valuable feedback. Healthcare is a rapidly growing field - constant advancements in science translate to changes in clinical standards, and policy and procedures. We need confident professionals like you, who can communicate these changes to clinic management. 
• Developing leadership skills. You have the opportunity to work with management on process and clinic improvement, and communicate with fellow leads on any new workflows to ensure understanding and consistent practice. You will also assist management in handling any staffing gaps to prioritize urgent clinic needs. 
• Serving as a role model. You will be the clinical and policy resource/expert for your fellow Athletic Trainers. They will look up to you - not only for clinical advice, but as a character role model as well. In this role, you will serve as the first point of escalation for issues in the department/clinic.

And working on other special project(s) as directed!

Qualifications

• Athletic Training Certification (A.T.C.) and Licensure by the State of Ohio Occupational, Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Board.
• 2-3 years of experience in an outpatient orthopedic/sports medicine facility. 
• Previous experience working with athletic populations.
• CPR Certification.

Ongoing requirements include: Maintaining current Ohio LPN-P license, BLS-HCW certification; meeting mandatory educational and health requirements;  maintaining and seeking new knowledge related to evidenced-based practice, patient care issues, quality improvement, cost reduction, and current policies procedures, and protocols; demonstrating competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions; staying current with technical rehabilitation advances and skills; and maintaining other required licensure.

Pay Range

Salary : $28 - $42