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Dover, Ohio, United States
Onsite
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Certified Athletic Trainer recognizes, manages and rehabilitates injuries to professional, amateur and recreational athletes. Additionally, this caregiver provides techniques for prevention of injuries. Located in Dover, Ohio, Union Hospital is an award-winning community hospital serving the communities of eastern Ohio. Community and personalized care are at the forefront of Union Hospital’s values.
Caregivers in this role will gain experience and knowledge working alongside experienced caregivers and under the supervision of a physician. This experience could prepare a caregiver for a potential full-time role in the future.
A caregiver in this role will work part-time in a rotational schedule and may need to be available on nights and weekends.
A caregiver who excels in this role, will:
Prepare athletes for practice or competition.
Evaluate and manage injuries and determine if a referral is necessary.
Maintain a medical file on each athlete and act as a liaison between the physician and athlete.
Implement treatment and rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a physician.
Develop conditioning programs for athletes.
Perform comprehensive health maintenance reviews and provide oral reports to the physician regarding patient history and the chief complaint.
Review post-visit instructions with the patient.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:
Bachelor's degree
Completion of an Athletic Training Program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) certified by National Athletic Trainers Board of Certification (NATBOC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider
State Licensure as an Athletic Trainer (AT), if required by state law
Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:
Participation in training programs related to the ATC field
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