Athletic Trainer - Orthopedic Clinic

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Do you enjoy solving complex orthopedic problems and helping patients return to the activities they love? Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy building relationships with physicians, athletes, coaches, patients, and families? Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your athletic training skills beyond traditional sports medicine?

If so, we are looking for someone just like you to join our Athletic Training team!

WHAT SETS SHORELINE ORTHOPAEDICS APART

Our Athletic Trainers don't just cover sidelines, they help shape the future of orthopedic care.

At Shoreline Orthopaedics, Athletic Trainers are trusted clinical partners who work alongside fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons and advanced practice providers across every stage of patient care. You'll have the opportunity to evaluate injuries, assist with procedures, educate patients, participate in rehabilitation, support surgical services, and collaborate with our Holland Hospital athletic training outreach program.

What makes our team unique:

• A rare combination of orthopedic clinic, sports medicine, community outreach, and surgical opportunities. 
• Direct collaboration with orthopedic surgeons, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and radiology professionals. 
• Opportunities to expand your skillset through casting, splinting, injections, movement analysis, rehabilitation, pre and postoperative education, and physician-assisted procedures. 
• The chance to help build innovative programs that continue to expand the role of Athletic Trainers within orthopedic specialty care. 
• A culture built on teamwork, ownership, continuous learning, and providing exceptional patient experiences. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

Shoreline Orthopaedics is seeking a licensed Athletic Trainer to join our orthopedic team.

In this role, you'll collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, PM&R specialists, podiatrists, and other healthcare professionals to assess, treat, educate, and rehabilitate patients recovering from musculoskeletal injuries or managing chronic orthopedic conditions. Your primary responsibilities will be within our orthopedic clinics, working alongside providers to deliver exceptional patient care. As part of our collaboration with Holland Hospital, you'll also have the opportunity to provide athletic training outreach coverage during vacations, medical leaves, or other staffing needs, helping ensure continuity of care for local athletes and schools.

ABOUT SHORELINE ORTHOPAEDICS

For more than 30 years, Shoreline Orthopaedics has proudly served West Michigan by providing comprehensive, compassionate, and state-of-the-art orthopedic care. We have earned a reputation for honesty, integrity, and clinical excellence while helping thousands of patients restore mobility and improve their quality of life. 

We believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people. Our culture is built around teamwork, accountability, compassion, and continuous improvement. Every employee plays an important role in creating an outstanding experience for our patients and supporting one another as a team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver comprehensive athletic training services including injury prevention, assessment, emergency care, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play planning. 
• Collaborate with Holland Hospital Athletic Trainers to provide outreach coverage for local sporting events, including occasional evenings and weekends. 
• Serve as a liaison between physicians, athletes, coaches, families, and healthcare providers to coordinate patient care. 
• Assist providers during orthopedic clinic visits, procedures, splinting, casting, and patient education. 
• Perform preoperative and postoperative assessments, including DARI Motion Analysis, to evaluate movement patterns, identify functional deficits, and assist in developing individualized exercise recommendations and patient education plans.
• Assist with injections, wound care, ultrasound-guided procedures, and additional orthopedic interventions. 
• Participate in the continued development of Shoreline's Athletic Trainer role within orthopedic surgical services. 
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record. 
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, activity restrictions, and long-term recovery strategies. 
• Support a collaborative, patient-centered clinical environment. 

Requirements:

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent clinical assessment and orthopedic evaluation skills 
• Strong communication and patient education abilities 
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary orthopedic team 
• Exceptional organizational and documentation skills 
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care 
• Flexibility and initiative in a fast-paced environment 

Education & Experience

• Graduation from a CAATE-accredited Athletic Training program required 
• Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field preferred 
• Current Athletic Trainer licensure/certification as required by state regulations 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 
• Schedule flexibility Monday through Saturday between 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM, with occasional evening and weekend outreach coverage 
• Ability to safely utilize orthopedic equipment and appropriate personal protective equipment while working in a clinical environment 

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

At Shoreline Orthopaedics, you'll find more than a job, you'll find a team that invests in your growth and values your expertise. 

Whether you're working alongside physicians in clinic, supporting athletes on the sidelines, assisting with procedures, or helping shape new programs, you'll have opportunities to expand your skills and make a meaningful impact every day.

If you're looking for an Athletic Trainer role that goes beyond the traditional, we'd love to meet you.