Athletic Trainer jobs in Michigan

Athletic Trainer treats and prevents athletic injuries by developing therapies to reduce pain and improve mobility under the direction of a physician. Assists in exercise instruction and demonstration, patient evaluation and testing. Being an Athletic Trainer may require state license to practice. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in exercise science, sports science or equivalent. Additionally, Athletic Trainer typically requires certification as a Certified Athletic Trainer. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Athletic Trainer occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Athletic Trainer typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Athletic Trainer
  • Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation
  • Rapids, MI FULL_TIME
  • Athletic Trainer
    On call/per diem: would need to be available during the evenings and weekends

    Mary Free Bed Summary

    We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It's extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients "Ask for Mary," they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership, to clinicians and care providers.

    Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care

    Mission Statement

    Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

    Employment Value Proposition

    At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:

    * Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our Commitment to providing an inclusive environment for patients, families, staff, and community, through embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion T.O.G.E.T.H.E.R.

    * Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.

    * Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.

    * Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.

    * Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.

    * A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.

    Age Specific Responsibility

    Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

    Summary

    Works with physical therapy staff in the evaluation and treatment of patients in all age groups. Attends Sport Clinics and extends service to designated area high schools and colleges.

    Essential Job Responsibilities

    * Performs Clinical Responsibilities:

    o Initiates the history documentation of patient for the therapist to evaluate

    o Administers therapy procedures directed toward specific rehabilitation goals

    o Maintains medical records for each patient treated according to department policies

    o Participates in Sports Clinics on weekdays and weekends and provides holiday patient coverage as scheduled

    o Instructs the visiting public, allied health and medical students, other professionals, aides and volunteers in the objectives and methods within area of expertise

    o Develops own clinical skills through participation and contribution to department activities

    o Maintains professional certification through continuing education

    o Functions as a patient advocate and maintains patient confidentiality

    o Assists in coverage of patients when other staff members are absent, and provides coverage for own patients prior to scheduled leave

    * Performs responsibilities for Athletic Trainer Contracts:

    o Evaluates injuries and provides rehabilitative treatment as determined by team or family physician

    o Supervises the training room

    o Provides emergency care follow-up for injuries

    o Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

    o Provides injury prevention techniques for coaches, athletes and parents

    o Provides coverage for scheduled sporting events

    * Supervises Athletic Trainer students on clinical affiliation as requested (after one year's experience)

    * Embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by:

    Treating everyone with dignity and respect

    Opening more doors to opportunities for underrepresented cultures

    Growing talent and people

    Evaluating and eliminating disparities

    Taking action against injustices, bias and racism

    Honoring our differences and how to collaborate

    Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for

    Restoring Hope and Freedom, together

    Customer Service Responsibilities

    Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

    Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

    Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

    Essential Job Qualifications

    * Licensed Athletic Trainer

    * BLS Certification (or capable of obtaining)

    Preferred Job Qualifications

    * Work experience in a hospital based physical therapy department, sports medicine clinic, high school or collegiate athletic training, and/or fitness screening through Wellness Program.

    Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

    Levels:

    * None (No specific requirements)

    * Occasionally (Less than 1/3)

    * Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)

    * Majority (More than 2/3)

    Remain in a stationary position: Occasionally

    Traverse or move around work location: Majority

    Use keyboard: Occasionally

    Operate or use department specific equipment: None

    Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None

    Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: Frequently

    Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently

    Transport, position, and/or exert force:

    Up to 10 pounds: Majority

    Up to 25 pounds: Majority

    Up to 50 pounds: Frequently

    Up to 75 pounds: Occasionally

    More than 100 pounds: Occasionally

    Other weight: Up to___ pounds None

    Other: None

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, you must request accommodation in writing, within 182 days after you know or should know of the need for accommodation.

    Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.

     

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Athletic Trainer
  • PT Solutions Physical Therapy
  • Brighton, MI FULL_TIME
  • Overview PT Solutions starts with a true love of sports medicine and fuses that passion with science and training to create an unmatched standard of care for athletes. PT Solutions Physical Therapy is...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Athletic Trainer
  • MyMichigan Health
  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI FULL_TIME
  • Summary JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Director(s) of Rehabilitation and/or Physical/Occupational Therapist, Athletic Trainer provides service to physically impaired patients of all ...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Athletic Trainer
  • Fit for Work
  • Traverse, MI PART_TIME
  • Overview:You've built your career on helping others move. Now, let us help you move your career to the next level Fit For Work is an innovative and rapidly expanding company within the Confluent Healt...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Athletic Trainer
  • Care Physical Therapy LLC
  • Southfield, MI PART_TIME,CONTRACTOR
  • About Us: Care Physical Therapy is a leading provider of physical therapy services dedicated to improving the health and wellness of our community. We specialize in providing personalized care and com...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Athletic Trainer
  • Ladgov Corporation
  • Selfridge, MI PART_TIME
  • Job title: Athletic Trainer Location: Selfridge, MI Travel: N/A Duties: The applicant shall provide performance enhancement (pre-habilitation), tailored strength and conditioning, preventive maintenan...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Athletic Trainer - Athletic Trainers
  • Maury Regional Health
  • Columbia, TN
  • Title:Athletic Trainer - Athletic Trainers Location:MRMC OP PHY MED Position Shift:Part-Time Position Summary:Practices ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Athletic Trainer - Athletic Trainers
  • Maury Regional Health
  • Columbia, TN
  • Title:Athletic Trainer - Athletic Trainers Location:MRMC OP PHY MED Position Shift:PRN Position Summary:Practices Athlet...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Athletic Trainer
  • JAG Physical Therapy
  • Richboro, PA
  • Job Summary: Provide athletic trainer services and applicable administrative tasks to persons and organizations affiliat...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Athletic Trainer - Athletic Trainers
  • Maury Regional Hospital
  • Columbia, TN
  • Title:Athletic Trainer - Athletic Trainers Location:MRMC OP PHY MED Position Shift:Part-Time Position Summary:Practices ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Athletic Trainer
  • Houston Methodist West Hospital
  • Houston, TX
  • At Houston Methodist, the Athletic Trainer position is responsible for preventing, recognizing, assessing, managing, tre...
  • 3/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Athletic Trainer
  • Essentia Health
  • Fargo, ND
  • Job Description: In this role you will provide Athletic Trainer services to patients ranging from adolescent to geriatri...
  • 2/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Athletic Trainer
  • Corewell Health
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • This clinical Athletic Trainer will work within the non-operative Sports Medicine department. Job Summary Provides profe...
  • 9/29/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Athletic Trainer
  • Corewell Health
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • The two-week rotation for this role is as follows: - Week 1: Monday (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.), Tuesday and Friday (8 a.m. to 8...
  • 7/26/2023 12:00:00 AM

Michigan consists of two peninsulas that lie between 82°30' to about 90°30' west longitude, and are separated by the Straits of Mackinac. The 45th parallel north runs through the state—marked by highway signs and the Polar-Equator Trail—along a line including Mission Point Light near Traverse City, the towns of Gaylord and Alpena in the Lower Peninsula and Menominee in the Upper Peninsula. With the exception of two small areas that are drained by the Mississippi River by way of the Wisconsin River in the Upper Peninsula and by way of the Kankakee-Illinois River in the Lower Peninsula, Michigan...
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Income Estimation for Athletic Trainer jobs
$49,672 to $59,898

Athletic Trainer in Harrisburg, PA
To become an athletic trainer one must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited professional level education program and then sit for and pass the Board of Certification (BOC) examination.
October 09, 2019
Athletic Trainer in Reading, PA
Accredited programs incorporate both classroom learning and clinical application experiences focused on the core competencies necessary to be a successful athletic trainer.
October 26, 2019
Athletic training incorporates everything from the diagnosis and treatment to the rehab of any injuries or illnesses relating to muscles and bones.
October 17, 2019
Athletic Trainer in Nassau, NY
Regardless of the specific role, there are several important requirements to be hired as an athletic trainer.
December 08, 2019