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Cleveland Clinic Licensed Athletic Trainer (PRN, On-Field) in Stuart, Florida
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, 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 NATA certified Athletic Trainer School is responsible for providing athletic training services to an assigned school system for which a full-time contract has been made with CCMH to provide this service. In this role, you will support high school coverage to include evening work hours and occasional weekend coverage.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.Job Description
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.
For Athletic Trainers working in the Clinical/Ambulatory setting may perform the following:
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.
Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree and completion of an Athletic Training Program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Certifications:
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) Healthcare Provider.
Complexity of Work:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
For the Clinical/Ambulatory setting:
Will be required to follow established protocols regarding scribing functions, and keep updated of changes as they occur.
Work Experience:
- Participation in training programs related to the ATC field preferred.
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.
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