Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer - Outreach Contingent at Nationwide Children's Hospital

Westerville, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Athletic Training, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, Patient Care, Documentation, Communication, Customer Service, Professional Development, Emergency Planning, Event Coverage, Collaboration, HIPAA Compliance, FERPA Compliance, MS Office, Electronic Medical Records, Best Practices

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview: 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. Job Description Summary: Supports NCH Sports Medicine services for patients at schools, colleges/universities, and community partners. Provides athletic training services in collaboration with physicians to pediatric, adolescent, and young adult populations, including injury prevention programming, injury evaluation and management, rehabilitation, and coordination of care, in addition to contributing to hospital-based programming. Serves as an ambassador of Nationwide Children's Hospital, fostering relationships with school and community partners, patients, and their families while promoting health and wellness. Job Description: 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: Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field, required. Master’s Degree, preferred. Licensure Requirement: Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Ohio, required. Valid Ohio driver’s 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 Children’s 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" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.

Responsibilities

The Outreach Contingent Athletic Trainer provides athletic training services for practices and competitions at schools and community partners. They support NCH Sports Medicine services by performing evaluations, treatments, and return to play decisions for pediatric and adolescent patients.