Certified Athletic Trainer - PRN

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Bath Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As the primary healthcare provider for student-athletes, this role is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play management of athletic injuries. The Athletic Trainer works closely with coaches, team physicians, and sports medicine professionals to deliver high-quality care, support athletes during practices and competitions, develop injury prevention strategies, and promote the overall health and performance of student-athletes in a fast-paced athletics environment.

A PRN caregiver in this position works afternoons and evenings, Monday-Friday, and various Saturdays at any time of the day.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Recognize, manage and rehabilitate injuries to professional, amateur and recreational athletes.

• Provide techniques for preventing injuries.

• Prepare athletes for practice or competition.

• Evaluate and manage injuries and determine whether referral is necessary.

• Maintain a medical file on each athlete and act as a liaison between the physician and the athlete.

• Implement treatment and rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a physician.

• Develop conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes.

• For Athletic Trainers working in a clinical/ambulatory setting: perform a comprehensive health maintenance review, provide an oral report to the physician regarding patient history and chief complaint, scribe documentation of the visit into the medical record by remaining in the exam room with the physician as the patient is treated, review post-visit instructions with the patient, assist with gathering data under the supervision of the physician or nurse and administer treatments under the direction of the physician.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Completion of an athletic training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

• Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) certified by the National Athletic Trainers Board of Certification (NATBOC)

• State licensure as an Athletic Trainer (AT) if required by state law

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Participation in training programs related to the ATC field

• Experience with high impact and fast paced sports

• Previous experience with high level hockey

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full body motion including handling and lifting up to 75 pounds.

• Manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.

• Requires standing, sitting, and walking for extended periods of time.

• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

• May be required to drive to other locations.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $28.00

Maximum hourly: $28.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

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