Athletic Trainer

Job Code:             3213

Job Profile Name: Athletic Trainer Ambulatory  

JOB SUMMARY 

Evaluates, assesses, and treats musculoskeletal injuries and sports concussions that present in the Sports Medicine Physician practice, with oversight from and in consultation with a physician.  Provides on-site home exercise instruction, splinting/bracing and instructions, gait modification training, etc. in accordance with The Ohio Athletic Training Practice Act and the NATA physician practice value model.  Assists medical staff with completing required medical documentation, statistics, and other administrative paperwork per OhioHealth policy and at the request of the department/supervisor.  They will act as a liaison between the patients and medical team, provide patient education on the care of injuries, home going instructions, monitoring of symptoms, next steps in care, etc. Assists OhioHealth ambulatory or other musculoskeletal specialists with events and additional coverage as needed.

Provides excellent patient care through the special skill set of an athletic trainer that augments and supports the services of the physicians and other health care providers.  Provides efficient care to the patient by utilizing a team approach that insures timely and effective diagnosis and treatments, including but not limited to evaluation / screening for possible office imaging, bracing, or additional treatment options.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in athletic training

Current license issued by the Ohio OTPTAT Board to practice Athletic Training in the State of Ohio

Certified by the Board of Certification, Inc. for Athletic Trainers

Maintains AT license in good standing

CPR through the American Heart Association for the Healthcare Provider (BLS)

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

a.           Competent in computers as it relates to Microsoft Office, electronic medical records, etc.

b.           Must be willing to travel and perform services at various locations

c.           Must be willing to work with persons with disabilities

d.           Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with physicians, patients, parents, administrators, and other hospital/medical staff

e.           Independent, requiring minimal direction or requests to assist while also seeking out opportunities to advance patient care

f.            Motivated, self-starter – always looking to be productive and helpful; always looking for avenues to expand the role of the athletic trainer to better serve the patient

g.           Critical thinking, problem solver

h.           Flexible to respond to change in environment, schedule, patient type, processes.

i.            Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on our service

j.            Requires exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment

k.           Must be willing to acquire additional training/certifications which will improve the operations of the physician practice; such examples: casting/bracing, etc.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

Ability to make effective presentations in front of groups. Experience in a sports medicine and/or orthopedic physician practice a plus.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Leadership Competencies

INFORMATION SECURITY
 

Maintains confidentiality of log-on password(s) and security of other authentication devices (e.g., key fobs, proximity devices, etc.).
 

Ensures privacy and security of information entrusted to their care.

Uses company business assets and information resources for management-approved purposes only.
 

Adheres to all information privacy and security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.

Promptly reports information security incidents to the OhioHealth Information Security Officer.
 

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 patient’s medical tests, x-ray, lab work and pre-admission tests for patients. Calls in patient prescriptions according to physician’s 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.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Use the following scale to indicate the number of age group from 1 to 6 for each competency where 1 = Infant Birth to age 2, 2 = Toddler 2-5, 3 = School Age 5-12, 4 = Adolescent 12-18 Years of Age, 5 = Adult 18-65 Years of Age, 6 = Older Adult 65+ Years of Age

Knowledge and application of growth and development principles = 3, 4, 5, 6

Utilization of effective communication strategies = 3, 4, 5, 6

Implementation of specific technical factors = 3, 4, 5, 6

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Please indicate activities applicable to this position and their level of frequency by using the following scale, where 1 = Rarely, 2 = Occasionally, 3 = Frequently, 4 = Consistently. 

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required (1,2,3,4) to:

(For example: Walking = 4)

Experience Normal Office Conditions

Walking =          4           

Sitting =             3

Pushing =          1

Pulling =            1

Climbing =        1

Stooping =        3

Kneeling =         3

Standing =        4

Reaching =        3

Manual Dexterity =      3           

Use of Hands =                            4

Talking =                          4

Lifting over 50 pounds =           1

Lifting under 50 pounds = 2

Hearing - Conversation = 4

Hearing -Other Sounds =          4           

Vision - Acuity Near =                4

Vision - Acuity Far =                   4

Vision - Color Vision =               4

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Does the job require routine exposure to hazardous materials or situations and/or work under hazardous conditions (excluding hazards associated with routine exposure to patients)? Please use the following scale where 1 = Rarely, 2 = Occasionally, 3 = Frequently, 4 = Consistently

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is (1,2,3,4) exposed to:

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) = 1 

Moving mechanical parts = 1

Work in high, precarious places = 1                 

Fumes or airborne particles = 1

Toxic or caustic chemicals = 1

Outdoor weather conditions = 1

Extreme cold (non-weather) = 1

Extreme heat (non-weather) = 1                       

Risk of electrical shock = 1

Work with explosives =             1

Risk of radiation = 1

Vibration = 1

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

OSHA BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE CATEGORIES (One category must be checked):

CATEGORY I:  ___X___

Employees whose job functions involve routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.  (Direct patient care jobs)

CATEGORY II:  ______

Employees whose job functions involve no routine exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.  (Indirect patient care jobs, i.e. unit clerk, pastoral care, etc.)

CATEGORY III:  ______

Employees whose job functions involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and Category I and II tasks are not a condition of employment.