Certified Athletic Trainer - Kent State University - Field Hockey

Cleveland Clinic; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to support Kent State University athletics, delivering patient-first care to collegiate athletes.

You will assess injuries, manage emergencies, design rehabilitation and conditioning programs, and collaborate with sports medicine staff to optimize performance. The Early Career AT Immersion Program provides hands-on learning and professional growth through rotations, case studies, and guest lectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• ATC certification is required or preferred as listed in qualifications.
• State licensure as Athletic Trainer may be required by state law.

Responsibilities

• 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 liaise between physician and athlete.
• Implement treatment and rehabilitation programs under physician supervision.
• Develop conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes.
• Perform clinical tasks in ambulatory settings including health maintenance reviews and documentation with the physician.

Skills

BLS Healthcare Provider

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

ATC Certification

State licensure as Athletic Trainer

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate care givers and provide patient-first healthcare. 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 a Certified Athletic Trainer, you will be supporting Kent State University, a Division I athletics program, in providing exceptional care to our collegiate sports teams and student-athletes. In this role, you will serve as a highly trained medical professional, addressing impairments, functional limitations and disabilities while managing emergency, acute and chronic cases. You will also work preventatively to promote long-term health and performance, applying your expertise in risk management and injury prevention, pathology and acute care of injuries and illnesses, nutrition and rehabilitative practices to help our athletes excel both on and off the field.

As an Athletic Trainer at Cleveland Clinic, you will have the opportunity to participate in our Early Career AT Immersion Program-designated 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 to 7:00pm and associated hours tied to games, etc..

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

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: $20.77

Maximum hourly: $31.68

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.).