Clinical Athletic Trainer – Musculoskeletal

Ohio State University Physicians

Clinical Athletic Trainer role providing patient care at Ohio State University Physicians. Overseeing injury management and rehabilitation education within scope of practice.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $36 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and implement the 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 the direction of the physician.
Obtain a thorough patient history including details of injury, past medical/surgical history, allergy verification, medication reconciliation.
Perform an appropriate physical examination to include strength testing, range of motion testing, and functional testing.
Construct and provide rehabilitation education to patients including range of motion and body mechanics.
Generate orders for advanced imaging, physician referrals and physical therapy referrals.
Remove post-operative dressing, sutures, and staples while providing additional aseptic wound care.
Coordinate the scheduling/rescheduling of appointments and obtain accurate patient vitals.
Complete all required documentation of patient care.

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health reimbursement accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Holidays
Wellness program

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Hard Skills & Tools

athletic injury managementrehabilitation educationphysical examinationstrength testingrange of motion testingfunctional testingaseptic wound carediagnostic studiesmedication reconciliationpatient documentation

Soft Skills

patient communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailteam collaborationtime management

Certifications

Ohio Occupational Therapy LicenseBoard of Certification for Athletic TrainersBLS Certification