Athletic Trainer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Lawrence Tech University, established in 1932, is located in Southfield, Michigan. A NAIA school, LTU is affiliated with the WHAC. With an enrollment of over 4,000 students, Lawrence Tech Blue Devils fields 23 teams: baseball, m/w basketball, m/w bowling, m/w cross country, football, m/w golf, m/w hockey, m/w lacrosse, m/w soccer, softball, m/w tennis, m/w track and field, and m/w volleyball. The athletic trainer will complete approximately 1720 hours of athletic training services at LTU; however, additional hours outside of the school for Henry Ford Health System may be assigned. The AT may be assigned to the following teams: football, men’s lacrosse, volleyball, and/or men’s basketball. They will effectively communicate with the other athletic trainers at Lawrence Tech, while serving as a liaison for their athletic department to Henry Ford Health System.

Develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive health care programs for athletes and other patients. Under the direction of, on the prescription of or in collaboration with a physician, the practice of athletic training includes the treatment of an individual for risk management injury prevention, clinical evaluation and assessment, immediate care and treatment, and rehabilitation and reconditioning of injury or illness, or both. The Athletic Trainer is placed in various sites for provision of services including, but not limited to, high school/college/university, outreach programming, community events and engagements, and HFHS sites.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Completion of a CAATE approved athletic training education program or educational equivalent required.

• Post-certification master's degree in athletic training or related field preferred.

• At least two years of related and expansive work experience in all aspects of athletic training or a combination of education and experience preferred.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize delivery of services as needed.

• Adheres to community outreach or school policies, including but not limited to NCAA, NJCAA, and MHSAA while meeting expectations of community outreach programming.

  CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Board of Certification, Inc. certified as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) required.

• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer (AT) through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs required or obtained prior to date of hire.

• Additional certifications and credentials obtained in health care (i.e. CSCS, PES, FMS, CKTP, EMT) preferred.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

• Department: Athletic Trainers

• Shift: Variable

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.

Benefits

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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