Athletic Trainer - WellSport Ortho (Bay City)

MyMichigan Health; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health in Midland, Michigan is hiring an athletic trainer responsible for providing patient care according to Michigan medical regulations. This role will involve patient assessment, documentation, coordination of care, and collaboration with various departments. A bachelor's degree in Athletic Training is required, along with specific certifications.

The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and work effectively in a clinical environment. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care and community education.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Experience in sports medicine clinic or university setting preferred.
• Ability to teach treatment routines to others.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the supervision of a provider.
• Assists with examinations and patient education.
• Maintains accurate patient records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Summary

The athletic trainer provides patient care in accordance with their Michigan medical license. The athletic trainer works under direct supervision of the provider, responsible for patient assessment and care, maintaining appropriate documentation, coordinating care to assure high quality, compassionate patient care, overseeing patients at office locations, acting as liaison with other organizations and departments, and ordering medical, pharmacy and office supplies as needed. The role ensures compliance with MyMichigan Health policies, OSHA guidelines, CLIA regulations, and other regulatory agencies, trains new staff, students and float staff, provides patient education, assists with specialty care modalities, manages specialty conditions, and may perform general office duties such as keyboarding, filing, telephone, computer and office equipment. The expectations may vary slightly depending on the practice assignment. The immediate supervisor will clarify responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and/or family, performs routine pre‑examination procedures including vital signs and data collection, updates and maintains accurate patient records, performs medication reconciliation, enters allergy reaction type, and processes refills within scope of certification. (30%)
• Assists provider with examinations and procedures. (25%)
• Triages all calls, schedules urgent/emergent add‑ons, receives and relays test results, and refers patients for consults or testing and insurance pre‑certification. (15%)
• Prepares and cleans the patient area, sets up equipment, cleans and facilitates room setup after a procedure, disposes of contaminated supplies and sterilizes instruments. (10%)
• Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies; records and tracks daily activities at designated school. (10%)
• Provides patients with education material including HEP and assists with bracing/splinting/casting of orthopedic conditions; educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program. (10%)

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Documents patient/family/caregiver response to treatment and changes in patient condition per affiliate documentation policies and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with internal and external customers to maximize quality of patient care, coordinating with interdisciplinary team members.
• Promotes education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Promotes process improvement and assists with program development.
• Provides feedback in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Promotes physical therapy within MyMichigan Health and the service area, participating in community education.
• Demonstrates commitment to MyMichigan Health and affiliate mission through customer service, quality of service, and teamwork.
• Under guidance of physical therapist, facilitates communication between physical therapist and physician regarding changes in treatment regime.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information per MyMichigan Health policies.
• Other duties as assigned.
• MyMichigan Health is technology‑driven; employees must demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan.

Certifications and Licensures

• Michigan – MI Lic Athletic Trainer
• BLS – Basic Life Support (Required within 1 month of hire or transfer)
• Fracture and casting certificate (must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer)

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or equivalent; graduated from an athletic training curriculum approved by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association.

Experience, Training and Skills

• Successful completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate specific orientation and new‑hire competency.
• Ability to provide for age‑specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies.
• Interpersonal skills for effective verbal and written communication in English with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating problem solving, organizational skills, time management and initiative.
• Ability to work where exposure to communicable diseases may occur.
• Ability to demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines to appropriate professional and nonprofessional individuals.
• Prefer one to three years of experience in a sports medicine clinic or university setting.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Typical Working Conditions

• Exposure to stressful situations, public contact, trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or appropriate substitutes.
• Ability to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device; must perform job functions as outlined.
• Overall vision and hearing necessary with or without assisted devices.
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods.
• May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material.
• Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, maintain regular attendance, and stay awake.
• Overall dexterity required, including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling.
• May require repetition of movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must occasionally (0‑33% of the workday) lift or carry 21‑50 lbs., frequently (34‑66% of the workday) 20 lbs., and constantly (67‑100% of the workday) 10 lbs.