Athletic Trainer – Outpatient PT for Rehab & Performance

Peak Performance Physical Therapy; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Performance Physical Therapy in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to join our outpatient clinic. This clinic-based role focuses on patient care, rehab support, wellness, and performance, working closely with Physical Therapists and clinic staff.

You will guide therapeutic exercise, mobility work, injury prevention, and return-to-activity strategies, while educating patients and maintaining a welcoming, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training.
• BOC Athletic Trainer Certification.
• Michigan Athletic Trainer license (current or eligible).
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Experience in outpatient physical therapy, orthopedics, sports medicine, athletic training, or performance settings preferred.
• Strong interest in therapeutic exercise, movement coaching, mobility, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
• Comfortable working with a variety of patients, including athletes and active adults.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based clinical environment.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Passion for helping patients feel supported, confident, and engaged in their recovery.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapists and PT Assistants with patient care under appropriate supervision.
• Support patients through therapeutic exercise programs, mobility training, stretching, balance work, strengthening, and functional movement activities.
• Provide direct patient care support in an outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine setting.
• Coach patients on proper exercise technique, movement quality, body mechanics, and safe progression.
• Assist with injury prevention, return-to-activity preparation, and performance-based movement strategies.
• Support patients recovering from orthopedic injuries, sports injuries, post-surgical conditions, mobility limitations, and general movement dysfunctions.
• Communicate patient response, tolerance, progress, and concerns to the treating provider.
• Help maintain patient flow and create a positive, attentive, and professional clinic experience.
• Educate patients on recovery strategies, home exercise programs, wellness habits, and long-term movement goals.
• Assist with clinic-based wellness, stretching, recovery, and performance initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming clinical environment.
• Represent Peak Performance Physical Therapy with professionalism, warmth, teamwork, and commitment to excellent patient care.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Team-based collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training

Tools

BOC Athletic Trainer Certification

CPR/AED certification

Michigan Athletic Trainer license (current or eligible)

Job description

Peak Performance Physical Therapy in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to join our outpatient clinic. This clinic-based role focuses on patient care, rehab support, wellness, and performance, working closely with Physical Therapists and clinic staff.

You will guide therapeutic exercise, mobility work, injury prevention, and return-to-activity strategies, while educating patients and maintaining a welcoming, professional environment.