Athletic Trainer

Spectrum Health; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

On-demand pay

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Retirement plan

Job summary

Corewell Health in St. Joseph, MI seeks an Athletic Trainer to deliver quality, evidence-based health care within a sports medicine outreach program.

You will develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive health care programs for athletes, staff, and patients, including prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation under physician direction. The role involves travel and collaboration with physicians, trainers, coaches, and families, with on-site responsibilities at practice and game

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• CAATE-accredited athletic training program required.
• 1 year of relevant experience and competency-based orientation.
• Michigan Athletic Trainer license required upon hire; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients as directed by physicians and other providers.
• Provide patient instructions and education per physician guidance.
• Collect and report patient data to physicians and providers.
• Document care in accordance with guidelines.
• Evaluate athletes' physical condition and progress with physicians or managers.
• Interface with athletes, parents, staff, coaches and medical personnel for status updates.
• Assist with fitting athletic equipment and supervise treatment areas.
• Prepare players for practices/games with conditioning, taping, and warm-ups.
• Cover practices/contests as needed; some out-of-season hours expected.
• Remain on 24-hour call during designated times.
• Assist pre-season exams and determine return-to-play criteria with team physicians.

Skills

Athletic training

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Emergency care

Education

Bachelor's degree

CAATE-approved AT education program

Competency-based orientation (1 year)

Michigan AT license

BLS certification

Job description

Corewell Health is offering up to $15,000 in sign on bonuses for this opportunity!

Job Summary

Provides quality, evidence based athletic health to stakeholders in the sports medicine outreach athletic training program. 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 required.

Essential Functions

• Triage patients as directed by physicians, and other providers.
• Provides patient instruction as directed by physicians, and other providers.
• Collects and monitors patient data, reporting patient data and patient needs to physicians, and other providers.
• Documents care consistent with documentation guidelines.
• Evaluates athletes’ physical condition, response and progress and discusses with appropriate physician, Lead Athletic Trainer or Manager.
• Interfaces with student athletes, parents, staff, coaches, physicians, athletic trainers, and auxiliary medical personnel for information exchange on status of athletes’ condidtion.
• Observes and assists the fitting of athletic equipment.
• Responsible for the operation of treatment headquarters at practice and game sites, the modalities, equipment and supplies used in these treatment areas, as well as the general cleanliness of the athletic facilities and treatment areas.
• Responsible for preparing the players for each practice and game by exercising, preventative taping and bandaging techniques, and overseeing the team warm-up and flexibility period.
• May be required to cover practices and contests (home and away) during the pre-season, regular season, and post-season.
• Further, summer out-of-season athletic training office hours will be expected.
• Will remain on 24-hour call during the time designated.
• Responsible for working with the team Physician/Lead Athletic Trainer/Managerin planning, organization and implementation of pre-season (and post-season when indicated) physical examinations of all players.
• Will also work directly with the Team Physicians and coaching staffs to determine when it is medically safe for an ill or injured athlete to return to competition.
• Rehabilitation of injured players following athletic injury or surgery is a primary concern of the Athletic Trainer.
• This responsibility must be followed by the Athletic Trainer from onset of injury, to the acquisition of a diagnosis by the Team Physician, through the conservative or surgical procedures necessary to provide the best possible outcome for the athlete, through a reconditioning program aimed at restoring the injured athlete to his/her pre-injury fitness level or a level determined by the Team Physician to allow the athlete to return to competition.
• Reads pertinent literature, attends meetings and educational classes, and participates in professional associations as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Completion of a CAATE approved athletic training education program within bachelors or masters program
• Successful completion of competency based orientation program 1 year of relevant experience
• Related and progressively more responsible experience in all aspects of athletic training Athletic Trainer, Certified - Board of Certification and Accreditation
• Upon Hire Athletic Trainer License - State of Michigan
• Upon Hire Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association 90 Days Or Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross 90 Days

Preferred

• Master's Degree or equivalent Completion of a CAATE approved athletic training education program within bachelors or masters program
• Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Certified (CSCS) - National Strength and Conditioning Association Upon Hire
• Performance Enhancement Specialization, Certified (PES) - Upon Hire
• Functional Movement Screen, Certified (FMS) - Upon Hire
• Kinesio Taping Practitioner, Certified (CKTP) - Upon Hire
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - State of Michigan Upon 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

Primary Location

SITE - Health Park Medical Office Building 1 - 3950 Hollywood Rd - St Joseph Department Name Employment Type Full time Shift Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work Days Worked Weekend Frequency

Workplace Safety and Diversity

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.

Company Culture

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.

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.