Athletic Trainer

Spectrum Health; Niles Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives up to $15,000

On-site at Niles YMCA

Job summary

Spectrum Health is seeking an Athletic Trainer to support Niles-Buchanan YMCA athletic programs, primarily covering 2:00pm to 4:00pm practices and events. This role involves on-site treatment areas, taping, and preventative care for student-athletes.

The position requires CAATE-accredited education, BOC certification, and Michigan licensure upon hire, with potential summer and post-season responsibilities and on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• CAATE-approved athletic training program in bachelors or masters track.
• 1 year of relevant experience and competency-based orientation completed.
• BOC certification as Athletic Trainer and Michigan licensure required on hire.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association or Red Cross within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients as directed by physicians and other providers.
• Provide patient instruction as directed by physicians and other providers.
• Collect and monitor patient data and report needs to physicians.
• Document care consistent with guidelines.
• Assist with rehabilitation and conditioning of athletes under supervision.

Skills

Athletic training

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CAATE approved athletic training program

Job description

Up to $15,000.00 in incentives for eligible candidates.

Please note: Work shift is variable and based upon needs of the school. The work location would primarily be located a Niles, High School Training room coverage 2:00pm to 4:00pm as well as event coverage.

Job Summary

The health system comprises three hospitals, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan.

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/Manager in 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 Required

• 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 - BOC 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
• Or Performance Enhancement Specialization, Certified (PES) - Upon Hire
• Or Functional Movement Screen, Certified (FMS) - Upon Hire
• Or Kinesio Taping Practitioner, Certified (CKTP) - Upon Hire
• Or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - State of Michigan Upon Hire

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

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.

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.

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 - Niles-Buchanan YMCA - 905 N Front St - Niles Department Name Employment Type Full time Shift Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work Days Worked Weekend Frequency

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, and 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.