Ohio State University Physicians

Clinical Athletic Trainer – Musculoskeletal

Ohio State University Physicians
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $36 per hourWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in athletic injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation, with a strong focus on patient education and collaboration within a healthcare team. Proficient in performing physical examinations and managing patient care documentation according to established standards.

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Licensure By The State Of OhioBoard Of Certification For Athletic TrainersCurrent BLS CertificationExperience With Athletic PopulationsPhysical Examination Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Oversee and implement prevention, assessment, management, treatment, rehabilitation and counseling of athletic injuries and conditions affecting athletes and patients within scope of practice
  • Review, obtain and order diagnostic studies under physician direction
  • Obtain thorough patient histories, including injury details, medical/surgical history, allergies and medication reconciliation
  • Perform physical examinations including strength/manual muscle testing, range of motion, sensation, palpation, functional and special tests
  • Construct and provide rehabilitation education covering range of motion, stretching, strengthening, posture and body mechanics
  • Provide continual education to patients and families
  • Assist physicians with in-office procedures by preparing patients and assisting with procedures
  • Generate orders for advanced imaging, physician referrals and physical therapy referrals
  • Remove post-operative dressings, sutures and staples and provide aseptic wound care
  • Remove and apply upper and lower extremity splints/casts
  • Measure, fit and educate patients on durable medical equipment, gait training and assistive devices
  • Triage patient messages, including general/surgical questions, medication requests, prior authorizations and post-operative calls
  • Coordinate or perform scheduling/rescheduling of appointments, consultations, testing and procedures
  • Obtain accurate patient vital signs
  • Complete required patient-care documentation according to OSUWMC standards and guidelines
  • Collect and process point-of-care tests, venipuncture and other laboratory specimens

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Licensure by the State of Ohio Occupational, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board
  • Certification by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers
  • Current BLS Certification
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree from an Athletic Training Education Program
  • Previous experience working with athletic populations and/or experience working in an orthopedic/sports medicine physician clinic preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health reimbursement accounts
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Wellness program
  • Opportunity to assist with surgery and become a certified Orthopedic Technologist through the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists Inc.

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Hard Skills
Injury AssessmentRehabilitation EducationPhysical ExaminationDiagnostic Studies OrderingAseptic Wound CareDurable Medical Equipment FittingPoint-Of-Care TestingVenipuncturePatient Vital Signs MeasurementMedication Reconciliation
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
BLS CertificationAthletic Training Certification
Industry Keywords
Athletic TrainingOrthopedic MedicineSports MedicinePatient Care DocumentationPatient Education