Certified Athletic Trainer - PRN

NovaCare Rehabilitation; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs

Career Growth: Access to a nationwide support network

401(k): Company matching after 1,000 hours

Diversity: Work with various teams and specialties

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Battle Creek, MI, is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to support student athletes at various high schools. This part-time position focuses on designing rehabilitation programs and administering athletic training techniques during practices and games. Ideal candidates should have a B.S. degree and NATA-BOC certification. Perks include continuing education opportunities and career growth within a supportive network.

Qualifications

• Must have NATA-BOC certification.
• CPR Certification is required.
• Applicable state license where required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement therapeutic programs for injured athletes.
• Administer proper athletic training techniques during games/practices.
• Manage emergency incidents and coordinate with EMS.

Skills

Therapeutic program design

Athletic training techniques

Emergency management

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree

Master’s degree

Job description

NovaCare Rehabilitation – Certified Athletic Trainer (Per Diem/PRN)

Location: Battle Creek, MI
Compensation: $35/hr
Hours vary as needed

NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a passionate Certified Athletic Trainer to provide care for our student athletes, servicing contracted schools and coordinating access to additional health care for their athletes. This position supports multiple high schools in the Battle Creek, MI area, including Lakeview High School.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement specific therapeutic programs for injured athletes’ rehabilitation
• Determine the need for and administer proper athletic training techniques before and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury (e.g., taping, wrapping, bracing, proper hydration, minor wound care)
• Determine the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and record changes as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care
• Manage emergency incidents, coordinate EMS and acute care procedures including basic life support to reduce impact on function of an injured athlete
• Seek outreach opportunities and participate in events to promote the company (races, club teams, etc.)

PRN Perks

• Continuing Education: Free in‑person and online CEUs to keep learning
• Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
• 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
• Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA-BOC) Board of Certification
• CPR Certification
• Applicable state license where required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part-time (Per Diem/PRN)

Job Function

Other