Athletic Trainer

spectrumhealth; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay via Payactiv

Discounts directory for various perks

Identity theft protection

Job summary

Corewell Health’s Big Rapids Orthopedics team is hiring a full-time Athletic Trainer to work with an Orthopedic Surgeon, a Non-Operative Sports Medicine Physician, and an APP. The role supports Ferris State University partnership as team physician for student-athletes, shaping sports medicine and athlete care.

The position offers full-time hours in a structured outpatient setting with opportunities to contribute to patient education, prevention, and rehab programs, and requires professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent athletic training or related field.
• Master's degree or equivalent; CAATE-approved athletic training education program or educational equivalent.
• 2 years of relevant experience in athletic training required.
• BOC certification as Athletic Trainer at hire; MI licensure required at hire.
• AHA/ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional assistance and clinical support to ensure quality, evidence-based care.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive health care programs for patients and athletes.
• Injury prevention, clinical assessment, immediate and emergency care, rehabilitation, and athlete well-being under physician direction.
• Travel may be required as part of the role.

Skills

Athletic training

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent athletic training

Master's degree or equivalent

CAATE-approved athletic training education program

BOC certification

MI State Licensure

CPR/BLS certification

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 required

How Corewell Health cares for you

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

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

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.