Athletic Trainer
About The Position
Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan is hiring a Clinical Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive care to patients with orthopaedic injuries and conditions. The trainer works closely with providers, physical therapists, and other care team members to optimize patient outcomes and support recovery. The role requires knowledge of athletic injuries, rehabilitation protocols, and therapeutic techniques. This is a full-time, onsite clinical position. The employee must be willing and able to travel between the Grand Rapids and Wyoming, Michigan locations. Hours are Monday through Friday, approximately 7:30 or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 or 5:30 p.m.; start times may vary slightly based on the patient schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training.
- Current BLS certification.
- At least 1 year of experience as an Athletic Trainer.
- Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
- Eligibility for State of Michigan licensure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Updated knowledge of athletic training practices, rules, and regulations.
- Familiarity with state law and national regulations, athletic trainer guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures.
- Proven attendance record.
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and appearance.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods; frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching are required.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Manual dexterity to operate modern office equipment.
- Normal or correctible hearing and eyesight.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience working in a clinical setting.
- Experience with NextGen.
- Experience with injuries to joints and/or hands and upper extremities.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients to determine the extent of their conditions and contributing factors, and present findings to providers.
- Collaborate with providers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans, incorporating therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and other appropriate modalities.
- Help oversee prescribed treatment and rehabilitation programs using evidence-based techniques; monitor progress, adjust plans as necessary, and educate and support patients during recovery.
- Speak with patients by phone to determine the appropriate course of action based on their symptoms.
- Order X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, other diagnostic tests or labs, and durable medical equipment as directed by physicians.
- Remove sutures, staples, casts, and splints; provide simple wound care; and assist with injections and aspirations if qualified.
- Maintain accurate medical records, including evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and other relevant information.
- Follow professional standards, ethical guidelines, applicable laws and regulations, institutional policies, and patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
- Schedule outside studies and referrals as ordered by physicians; obtain authorizations, follow up to ensure studies are scheduled and completed, and ensure follow-up appointments are arranged as needed.
- Initiate and help complete surgery scheduling, including documenting health history verification and surgical date selection.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
