Nationwide Children's Hospital
Athletic Trainer-Outreach
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Overview
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
"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"
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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
"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"
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