Athletic Trainer Certified I

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan . If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. Benefit Statement At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off (PTO) Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status. Job Summary Under general supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, and in compliance with legal aspects of patient care activities and guidelines that impact practice, a licensed Athletic Trainer performs treatment planning and administration for physical therapy patients. The trainer develops exercise programs, including therapeutic pool and sports injury therapy programs, and assesses patient progress. Responsibilities include prevention, assessment, treatment and reconditioning and rehabilitation of injuries as set forth by the NATA Certification (BOC). The trainer carries out all prescribed treatments and recommendations made by the physical therapist or physician, may have the opportunity for assigned preseason physicals, sports games and related events under the supervision of the director, develops educational and exercise programs for schools and community centers, works as a team to schedule patients, administer treatment programs, provide appropriate assessment and documentation of patient progress, and perform patient billing procedures. The trainer prepares and monitors equipment such as hydrotherapy tanks, paraffin baths and hot packs, and performs minor repairs as needed. The trainer instructs and prepares patients for treatment and reports progress to the Physical Therapist, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development over the lifespan and the ability to assess data reflective of patient status and interpret appropriate information. Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited Athletic Trainer Certified Program, with current NATA Board of Certification Inc. certification. License to practice as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Michigan as of 1/1/11. One year of experience in a clinical setting preferred; entry‑level graduates with BOC certification will be considered. Facility Description DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics. Job Details Job: Wellness/Fitness Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Job Type: PRN Shift Type: Day EEO Statement Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E‑Verify: #J-18808-Ljbffr Detroit Medical Center