Certified Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine

Ascension Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to holistic care and community health. As part of a compassionate team, you will assess injuries and develop tailored rehabilitation programs for athletes, ensuring their safety and performance. With a commitment to professional growth and community impact, this role offers a chance to make a difference in the lives of those you serve. Embrace the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters your development in the dynamic field of sports medicine.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Credentialed Athletic Trainer required within 90 days of hire.
• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess injuries and manage treatment programs for athletes.
• Develop conditioning programs and evaluate injuries.
• Prepare athletes for practice or competition.

Skills

Athletic Training

Injury Assessment

Rehabilitation Programs

Nutrition Planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Details

+ Department: Sports Medicine

+ Schedule: Full time, 40 hours weekly. Flexible hours based on availability.

+ Hospital: Borgess Bone, Joint & Ortho

+ Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Assess injuries and manage comprehensive treatment programs to prevent injury and rehabilitate athletes.

1. Develop conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes to ensure safety in the program design incorporating nutrition plans and schedules customized to meet individual athlete needs.
2. Design and implement comprehensive training or rehabilitation programs to prevent injury and illness among athletes.
3. Evaluate and manage injuries. Maintain medical documentation on each athlete and act as a liaison between the physician and the athlete.
4. Prepare athletes for practice or competition based on team schedules, applicable regulations and guidelines, and in conjunction with physician and sports performance staff.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. Athletic Trainer credentialed from the Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
2. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted required.

Education:

1. Bachelor’s degree required.
2. Master’s degree preferred.

Additional Preferences

Operative and non-operative potential. Operative potential to work as FA. Non-operative potential to work at High School Center. Potential for OTC.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.