Athletic Trainer Northeast Ohio High Schools

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer supports athletes and high school athletic programs throughout Northeast Ohio by providing fitness, nutrition, injury care, and conditioning programs. Positions are available at various high schools, including Mentor HS, Berkshire HS, John Hay HS/Cleveland Hts. HS, and Fairport HS/Riverside HS. New graduates are welcome.

The role includes evaluating athletes on and off the field, providing immediate care, developing treatment plans, selecting and using appropriate treatment techniques, and educating athletes and families about treatment and prevention. The Athletic Trainer maintains up-to-date documentation using the organization’s preferred injury-tracking software and may assist the Athletic Director with supply ordering, inventory, and billing. The position meets regularly with a senior athletic trainer to review competencies and skills related to patient care and the sports programs at the assigned location.

The employee must perform other assigned duties, comply with organizational policies and standards, and follow requirements for securely maintaining patients’ protected health information (PHI), including applicable annual training, the Code of Conduct, and policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine or another related program.
• Specific experience with general principles of injury prevention and first aid.
• Required proficiency in being physically and cognitively able to provide care and assist in moving people and/or equipment.
• Athletic Training Licensure (AT) in the State of Ohio, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience as an ATC.
• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) certification.
• New graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate athletes on and off the field; provide immediate care as needed and develop treatment plans appropriate to their needs.
• Select and competently use appropriate treatment techniques.
• Educate athletes and families about applicable treatment and injury prevention.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation using the preferred injury-tracking software.
• Assist the Athletic Director with tasks such as ordering supplies, maintaining current inventories, and billing.
• Meet regularly with the senior athletic trainer to review competencies and skills related to patient care and the sports programs at the assigned location.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with organizational policies and standards.
• Safely and securely maintain patients’ protected health information (PHI) and comply with relevant training, conduct requirements, policies, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level