Athletic Trainer

The Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine Center is seeking an Athletic Trainer to join a renowned health system serving athletes at the recreational, high school, college, and professional levels. You will work under physician supervision to assess injuries, deliver rehab programs and support injury prevention efforts.

As part of a team that collaborates with university and professional sports programs, you will contribute to patient care, document medical files, and participate in continuing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Completion of an athletic training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Programs (CAATE).
• Athletic Trainer certification (ATC) by NATABOC is required.
• State licensure as an Athletic Trainer if required by state law, and Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Recognize, manage and rehabilitate injuries to professional, amateur and recreational athletes.
• Provide techniques for prevention of injuries.
• Prepare athletes for practice or competition.
• Evaluate and manage injuries and determine whether a referral is necessary.
• Maintain a medical file on each athlete and liaise with physicians.
• Implement treatment and rehabilitation programs under physician supervision.
• Develop conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Accredited athletic training program

ATC certification (NATABOC)

State licensure as Athletic Trainer

Job description

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Recognize, manage and rehabilitate injuries to professional, amateur and recreational athletes.
• Provide techniques for prevention of injuries.
• Prepare athletes for practice or competition.
• Evaluate and manage injuries and determine whether a 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.

Join Cleveland Clinic's Sports Medicine Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic's Sports Medicine Center provides top-quality patient care to athletes at the recreational, high school, collegiate, and professional levels. Some of the teams that Cleveland Clinic works with are the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Charge, Cleveland Guardians, Kent State University, John Carroll University, Walsh University, Cleveland State University, Official Healthcare Partner with PGA Tour and Premier Hockey Foundation.

Athletic trainers are educated as medical professionals (which differentiates them from fitness or personal trainers) and work with impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities. They work with emergency, acute, and chronic cases and are not only involved with diagnosing and aiding patients but also working preventatively to ensure the patient's future health and success. They learn risk management and injury prevention, pathology and acute care of injuries and illnesses, nutrition, rehabilitative practices, and more.

As an Athletic Trainer at Cleveland Clinic, you will have the opportunity to participate in our Early Career AT Immersion Program-designed specifically for professionals within their first three years of practice. This unique program supports a smooth transition into your career by fostering inter-disciplinary collaboration, hands-on learning and professional growth. Through clinical and surgical rotations with Sports Medicine staff physicians, direct skill development in assessment, emergency management, and rehabilitation, and engagement with guest speakers from diverse sports medicine professions, you'll build the knowledge and confidence to thrive in your role. In addition, the program emphasizes academic development through case study work and professional presentation experience, setting you on a strong path for long-term success.

A caregiver in this position works 10:30am - 7:00pm at a secondary school/high school setting/collegiate setting.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Recognize, manage and rehabilitate injuries to professional, amateur and recreational athletes.
• Provide techniques for prevention of injuries.
• Prepare athletes for practice or competition.
• Evaluate and manage injuries and determine whether a 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.

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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Participation in training programs related to the ATC field

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.

The pay range 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 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.).

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.