Athletic Trainer PRN

Spectrum Health; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide quality, evidence-based care across the sports medicine program. The role involves clinical and outreach activities, injury prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, and coordination with physicians and coaches.

Travel is required and study/clinical competencies are essential. The position requires CAATE accreditation completion, BOC certification, Michigan licensure, and added qualifications like BLS/CSCS as preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• CAATE approved athletic training education program required.
• BOC certification required.
• MI state licensure required upon hire; CPR/BLS certification required.
• Experience levels vary; some certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients as directed by physicians and providers.
• Provide patient instruction and collect/monitor data.
• Document care in accordance with guidelines and chargeable items.
• Administer medications and injections per licensure and policy.
• Evaluate and communicate patient status with physicians and staff.
• Interface with athletes, parents, staff, coaches and medical personnel.
• Assist with equipment fitting and treatment areas operations.
• Prepare players for practice and games, oversee warm-up and flexibility.
• May cover practices/contests; coordinate pre-season medical exams.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

CAATE approved athletic training education program

Master's Degree

CAATE approved athletic training education program (bs/ms)

competency based orientation program

Certified Athletic Trainer (BOC)

Licensed Athletic Trainer – MI

CPR/BLS certification (AHA/ARC)

CSCS / PES / FMS / CKTP (preferred)

EMT or OTC/OT-SC certifications (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

Provides quality, evidence based athletic health to stakeholders across the sports medicine program. May support both clinical and outreach athletic training initiatives. 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, and patient chargeable items/ services according to standards.
• Administers medication, and injections to patients in accordance with licensure and policy.
• Evaluates patient/athletes’ physical condition, response and progress and discusses with appropriate physician, 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’ condition.
• 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 OR maintain clean and safe patient environment, work area, equipment, and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
• 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 as 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/patients following athletic injury or surgery is a primary concern of the Athletic Trainer. When indicated, 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

• Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Completion of a CAATE approved athletic training education program within bachelors or masters program
• Preferred Master's Degree
• Completion of a CAATE approved athletic training education program within bachelors or masters program
• Successful completion of competency based orientation program
• Required No Experience Entry level experience with 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 CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required
• Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
• CRT-Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Certified (CSCS) - NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association Upon Hire preferred
• Or CRT-Performance Enhancement Specialization, Certified (PES) - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire preferred
• Or CRT-Functional Movement Screen, Certified (FMS) - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire preferred
• Or CRT-Kinesio Taping Practitioner, Certified (CKTP) - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire preferred
• Or LIC-Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire preferred
• Or CRT-Orthopaedic Technologist, Certified (OTC) - NB-COT National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist Upon Hire preferred
• Or CRT-Orthopaedic Technologist Surgery, Certified (OT-SC) - NB-COT National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist Upon Hire preferred

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.

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 - Health Park Medical Office Building 1 - 3950 Hollywood Rd - St Joseph Department Name Employment Type Part time Shift Variable (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 0.4 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 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.