Athletic Trainer

Spectrum Health; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay via Payactiv

Discounts directory for everyday needs

Identity theft protection option

Retirement plans with employer match

Job summary

Corewell Health in Big Rapids is seeking a full-time Athletic Trainer to join our Orthopedics team, collaborating with physicians and athletic staff, and supporting our partnership with Ferris State University.

This role involves injury prevention, assessment, emergency care, and rehab for student-athletes and patients, with a 40-hour week in a day-shift schedule and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent athletic training or related field.
• Master's degree or equivalent.
• Completion of a CAATE approved athletic training education program or educational equivalent.
• Successful completion of competency-based orientation program.
• Required 2 years of relevant experience.
• Related and progressively more responsible experience in all aspects of athletic training.
• Required CRT-Athletic Trainer, Certified - BOC Board of Certification and Accreditation.
• Upon Hire required LIC-Athletic Trainer License - STATE_MI State of Michigan.
• Upon Hire required AHA OR ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains health care programs for patients, clients, and athletes.
• In athletic training, provide injury/illness prevention, clinical assessment, immediate and emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation under physician direction.

Skills

2+ years experience

BOC Certification

BLS Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or equivalent

CAATE accredited program

MI LIC-Athletic Trainer license

Job description

About this Position

Join our Big Rapids Orthopedics team as a full-time Athletic Trainer, working alongside an Orthopedic Surgeon, a Non-Operative Sports Medicine Physician, and an APP. This role also supports our partnership with Ferris State University, where our providers serve as team physicians for student-athletes, offering a unique opportunity to be involved in sports medicine and athlete care.

About Outpatient Clinics

Corewell Health operates over 300 outpatient clinics across Michigan, bringing a multitude of care options to the communities that we serve. There are over 40 different types of primary care and specialty practices, which allows those who work in these clinics the opportunity to learn and explore various interests or to specialize in one area.

Scope of Work

Provides professional assistance and clinical support to health care professionals to ensure the delivery of quality, evidence-based health care services. Develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive health care programs for patients, clients, and athletes. The practice of athletic training includes injury/illness prevention and wellness protection, clinical assessment and impression, immediate and emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation, and organizational and professional health and well‑being of individuals under the direction of a physician. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent athletic training or related field
• Required Master's Degree or equivalent
• Completion of a CAATE approved athletic training education program or educational equivalent
• Successful completion of competency-based orientation program
• Required 2 years of relevant experience
• Related and progressively more responsible experience in all aspects of athletic training
• Required CRT-Athletic Trainer, Certified - BOC Board of Certification and Accreditation
• Upon Hire required LIC-Athletic Trainer License - STATE_MI State of Michigan
• Upon Hire required AHA OR ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days of hire

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Learn more here.

Primary Location

SITE - SH Big Rapids - Professional Office Building - 705 Oak St - Big Rapids

Department Name Orthopedics - Big Rapids Prof Svcs

Employment Type Full time

Shift Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 40

Hours of Work 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency N/A

Employment Policies

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community.

We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members.

Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.