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The Ohio State University

Athletic Trainer

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224

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Job Title Athletic Trainer

Department Ambulatory Services | Sports Medicine Administration

Job Description This position is responsible for providing outreach athletic training and duties as assigned. OSU Sports Medicine is a multi-disciplinary outpatient program that provides health care for athletes and physically active people of all abilities. OSU Sports Medicine services include physician services, physical therapy, athletic training, education and research programs and community outreach programs.

Primary Responsibilities

Outreach activities consisting of event and practice coverage, preventative practice, athletic training room coverage, educational involvement and other duties related to coverage for college, high school, recreational or club sports.

Provision of components of physical therapy treatment plans while working under the direct supervision of the treating physical therapist.

Serve as a physician extender in the physician clinics, coordinating patient flow and supporting the physicians as directed to ensure timely delivery of quality care.

Supervise supportive clinical personnel (i.e.: aides, students), participate in a teaching capacity, and assist with administrative procedures.

Work within scope of practice as outlined by the Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board of the State of Ohio.

Comply with medical center, sports medicine, and outreach policies and guidelines.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Level Degree

Required Qualifications

Completion of an approved education program in athletic training and/or related health science field, State of Ohio Athletic Trainer license, and BOC certification.

Two to three years of experience in an outpatient orthopedic/sports medicine facility preferred.

Previous experience working with athletic populations is required.

Proficient in computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Information Location: Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute (1004)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: Rotating Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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EEO Statement The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Legal Statement As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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