Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) at Center for Physical Rehabilitation and Therapy

Overview

Clinic: The Center for Physical Rehabilitation

Position: Certified Athletic Trainer - ATC

Employment Type: Part time (30-39 hours)

Location:Grand Rapids Michigan

Experience: 1+ preferred

Sign on Bonus: $2000 after first 30 days of Employment

We are seeking:

We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for a second athletic trainer position for an already established secondary school contract in the Forest Hills district.

Who We Are:

Since 1994, The Center for Physical Rehabilitation specializes in all-inclusive therapy services in a friendly, compassionate, and upbeat atmosphere. Our state-of-the-art facilities are located throughout greater Grand Rapids with extended hours. We can work with the most qualified healthcare professionals in West Michigan. Our goal is to get our patients back to life without limits. Join our friendly, family-oriented team!

What You’ll Do:

This position assists with the supervision and coordination of the overall sports medicine program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to injury prevention, evaluation, management, and treatment of athletic injuries; training room rehabilitation when appropriate; education and counseling of student-athletes and athletics-related health care administration.

• Help develop overall sports medicine program for the high school, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs, and counseling for student-athletes.
• Provide athletic training services for the athletic department as cooperatively determined by the athletic training staff and athletic directors, including attendance at scheduled team practices.
• Coordinating and scheduling physical therapy and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete.
• Prevention of athletic injuries through education and the application of preventative taping, braces, and functional screening techniques.
• Assist in the design and implementation of practices to reduce the incidence of injury.
• Design and supervise rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries under the guidance of the referring physician. Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medicine program.
• Advise coaches and athletes on flexibility, strengthening, and conditioning programs to prevent injuries and optimize performance.
• Maintain electronic medical records and correspondences for athletic injuries, treatments, rehabilitation, and physician referrals.
• Effective communication while maintaining HIPAA compliance
• Ability to communicate effectively when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff, and families.
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Get:

• Training and support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount plans
• Excellent benefits package including 401k, health, dental,
• Generous paid time off package
• Family-friendly work environment
• Clinic mentorship for professional development, specialization, and growth
• Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive

What You Have

• Athletic Trainer, Certified (ATC)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Completion of a CAATE-approved athletic training education program or education equivalent