Cleveland State University Women's Basketball Head Athletic Trainer

Cleveland Clinic

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Athletic Trainer – Cleveland State University Women's Basketball provides comprehensive athletic training services for the women's basketball program while supporting additional athletic programs as needed through Cleveland Clinic's partnership with Cleveland State University. As the primary healthcare provider for student-athletes, this role is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play management of athletic injuries. The Head Athletic Trainer works closely with coaches, team physicians, and sports medicine professionals to deliver high-quality care, support athletes during practices and competitions, develop injury prevention strategies, and promote the overall health and performance of student-athletes in a fast-paced collegiate athletics environment. This is a full-time role. A caregiver in this position will work various hours based on the season.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 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)
State licensure as an Athletic Trainer (AT) if required by state law
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross for Healthcare Providers

Nice To Haves

Participation in training programs related to the ATC field preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares athletes for practice or competition.
Evaluates and manages injuries and determines whether a referral is necessary.
Maintains a medical file on each athlete and acts as a liaison between the physician and the athlete.
Implements treatment and rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a physician.
Develops conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes.
Performs a comprehensive health maintenance review and provides an oral report to the physician regarding patient history and chief complaint.
Scribes documentation of the visit into the medical record by remaining in the exam room with the physician as the patient is treated.
Reviews post-visit instructions with the patient.
Assists with gathering data under the supervision of the physician or nurse.
Administers treatments under the direction of the physician.