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Location

Slaton, Texas

Quick overview

Provide comprehensive health and safety support to high school sports programs, including injury evaluation and rehabilitation. Act as a first responder during practices and games while coordinating care between athletes and physicians.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's degree and certification from the National Athletic Trainers Board of Certification (NATBOC). Must hold BLS Healthcare Provider certification and state licensure as an Athletic Trainer where applicable.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificatePatient CommunicationClinical DocumentationRehabilitationFirst AidInjury ManagementSports MedicinePreventative CareTapingConditioning ProgramsAthlete Evaluation

Job description

  • At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare.
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  • Job Title Certified Athletic Trainer - Walsh University Location Canton Facility Mercy Hospital Department Athletic Trainers-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Job Code D1900S Shift Day/Evening/Night/Weekend Schedule 9:00am-6:00am Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best.
  • Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County.
  • Here, 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 Athletic Trainer for Walsh University will provide comprehensive support to all high school sports programs.
  • This role is vital for ensuring athlete health, safety and peak performance throughout the school year.
  • The trainer will typically begin work in the afternoon to coincide with practice sessions, attend all evening games and provide coverage for Saturday morning events.
  • Daily responsibilities include direct communication with coaches and athletic directors, offering timely updates on athlete injuries, administering treatments, rehabilitation programs, taping and preparing athletes for participation.
  • As the first responder and evaluator of sports injuries, the trainer must possess strong clinical skills, energy and the ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff both verbally and in writing.
  • A caregiver in this position works varying days and hours between 6:00AM – 10:00PM, dependent on school events.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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  • Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
  • We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients.
  • Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.
  • What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries.
  • For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.
  • Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
  • Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.
  • Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States.
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  • Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties.
  • Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.