OSUP’s mission is to improve access to high quality patient-focused care while creating a supportive environment in which team members excel. We are currently expanding to offer much needed healthcare services to the Columbus area and seeking to add Athletic Trainers to our team.

Benefits:

We offer the robust benefit package of a large organization with the feel of a small company, where each employee is appreciated for their individual contribution.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance all start on your first day of employment
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Up to a 10% retirement contribution from the organization (no deductions from your paycheck required!)
• Tuition reimbursement program for any accredited institution
• Qualified employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Reimbursement for your Biannual Ohio Athletic Training Licensure, NATA membership and Annual National Board Renewal fees

We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why most clinics offer a Monday - Friday, day shift schedule with 17 days of PTO and 11 holidays every year.

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  Certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers (Athletic Training Certification - ATC.) and Licensure by the State of Ohio Occupational, Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Board.
• Current CPR certification.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Analytical ability and critical thinking to gather and interpret data and develop, recommend, and implement solutions
• Ability to maintain and seek new knowledge related to evidenced-based practice, patient care issues, quality improvement, cost reduction, and current policies, procedures, and protocols.

Preferences:

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related degree.
• 1-2 years experience in an outpatient orthopedic/sports medicine facility.
• Previous experience working with athletic populations.

Athletic Trainers Responsibilities:

We know that Athletic Trainers find meaning in their job duties when working directly with our patients to provide patient care. Entry level opportunities are available and thorough training is provided!

• Perform an appropriate physical examination to include but not limited to: strength and/or manual muscle testing, range of motion testing, sensation testing, palpation, functional testing, and special tests.
• Construct and provide rehabilitation education to patients including range of motion, stretching, strengthening, posture and body mechanics.
• Make patients feel at ease while obtaining a thorough patient history & getting accurate vitals.
• Independently provide continual education to patients and family.
• Assist physicians with in-office procedures by prepping patients and assisting with procedures.
• Generate orders for advanced imaging, physician referrals and physical therapy referrals.
• Remove post-operative dressing, sutures, and staples while providing additional aseptic wound care.
• Review, obtain and order diagnostic studies under the direction of the physician.
• Remove and apply upper and lower extremity splints/casts.
• Properly measure, fit and educate the use of durable medical equipment, in addition to gait training and use of assistive devices.
• Triage patient messages including general/surgical questions, medication requests, prior-authorizations, and post-operative phone calls.
• Complete all required documentation of patient care in accordance with the OSUWMC standards and guidelines.
• Collect and process point of care tests, venipuncture and other lab specimens.

If you are looking for a career where you can impact patient care and be a valued team member, join the Buckeye Community today!