Athletic Trainer

Corewell Health • St Joseph, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health is hiring an Athletic Trainer in Southwest Michigan. The Athletic Training department covers nine high schools and two community colleges, and the Athletic Trainer works closely with local physicians and seven outpatient rehabilitation facilities. The role includes evaluating and monitoring athletes, coordinating care with physicians and other stakeholders, preparing athletes for practices and games, and rehabilitating injured players from injury through their return to competition. The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week with variable hours, and includes practices and contests that may occur during pre-season, regular season, and post-season, as well as summer office hours and designated 24-hour call periods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Completion of a CAATE-approved athletic training education program within a bachelor’s or master’s program.
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program.
• One year of relevant experience, with related and progressively more responsible experience in all aspects of athletic training.
• Athletic Trainer, Certified credential from the Board of Certification and Accreditation upon hire.
• Michigan Athletic Trainer license upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Completion of a CAATE-approved athletic training education program within a bachelor’s or master’s program.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and provide patient instruction as directed by physicians and other providers.
• Collect and monitor patient data and communicate patient data and needs to physicians and other providers.
• Document care in accordance with documentation guidelines.
• Evaluate athletes’ physical condition, response, and progress, and discuss findings with the appropriate physician, Lead Athletic Trainer, or Manager.
• Exchange information about athletes’ conditions with student athletes, parents, staff, coaches, physicians, athletic trainers, and auxiliary medical personnel.
• Observe and assist with the fitting of athletic equipment.
• Operate treatment headquarters at practice and game sites, maintain treatment modalities, equipment, and supplies, and maintain general cleanliness of athletic facilities and treatment areas.
• Prepare players for practices and games using exercise, preventative taping, and bandaging techniques, and oversee team warm-ups and flexibility periods.
• Cover home and away practices and contests during pre-season, regular season, and post-season as required, and provide summer out-of-season athletic training office hours.
• Remain on 24-hour call during designated periods.
• Work with the Team Physician, Lead Athletic Trainer, and Manager to plan, organize, and implement pre-season and, when indicated, post-season physical examinations.
• Work with Team Physicians and coaching staffs to determine when an ill or injured athlete can safely return to competition.
• Rehabilitate injured players from the onset of injury through diagnosis, conservative or surgical treatment, and reconditioning to restore fitness and support return to competition as determined by the Team Physician.
• Read pertinent literature, attend meetings and educational classes, and participate in professional associations as appropriate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level