"Alerted.org

Working/Functional Title

MSU Health Care Athletic Trainer

Position Summary

The Athletic Trainer provides treatment to patients to restore and maximize function, reduce pain and prevent disability under the direction and supervision of a medical provider.

Job duties:

+ Provides prescribed treatment to patients after initial physician referral and/or evaluation by a Physical Therapist.

+ Documents patient treatment in medical record.

+ Designs, educates, and instructs patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercise programs.

+ Administers modalities, casts, braces, splints, tapes, and fits orthotic and compression garments as directed.

+ Participates in team meetings and patient conferences as scheduled.

+ Works with Patient Care Coordinator, Business Manager, and support staff to maintain a consistent schedule and adhere to requirements and limitations imposed by insurance companies to ensure compliance with regulations and financial viability.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing one or two years of post- bachelor degree work, such as a Masters in Physical Education with relevant coursework in athletic training; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in all aspects of athletic training or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA).

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with Orthopedic Surgeons or in a Sports Medicine Clinic.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Cover letter

Athletic Trainer Certification (A.T.C.)

Work Hours

Dependent upon high school athletics schedule. Work hours are typically 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. but may vary as necessary to accommodate clinic operations.

Website

HTTPS://HEALTHCARE.MSU.EDU/

Summary of Physical Demands

The job requires significant physical effort and involves demonstrating exercises or body mechanics, assisting with exercise programs and transferring patients up to 25% of the time.

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to human blood, serum, and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions; TB risk or work within three (3) feet of patients in a health care setting; wear a respirator.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 07/15/2025 at 11:55 PM