To recognize, evaluate, screen and treat orthopedic and sport disabilities and injuries; to provide emergency medical care, and to develop or restore function through therapeutic treatments as prescribed or directed by a physician.

We are currently seeking a licensed Athletic Trainer to join our interdisciplinary MedSport Sports Medicine team. This position will support duties as assigned within our athletic training service agreements and will provide direct patient care at one of our MedSport Physical Therapy Clinics.  The athletic trainer will be responsible for daily practice and event coverage which will include late evenings and weekends as needed. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

To recognize, evaluate, screen and treat orthopedic and sport disabilities and injuries; to provide emergency medical care, and to develop or restore function through therapeutic treatments as prescribed or directed by a physician. This role supports MedSport Services in Ambulatory Rehab inclusive of Outreach Athletic Training Program. This position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

• Deliver direct patient care independently or with a team approach in conjunction with a physician,
  physical therapist and assistive personnel.
• Apply strapping, bandaging, or bracing designed to prevent or protect athletes against injury.
• Administer therapeutic techniques and modalities such as ultrasound, electrostimulation,
  hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, as well as active, passive, and assistive exercises.
• Perform preliminary evaluations, screen injuries and refer individuals to physicians.
• Assist in development of rehabilitation programs with physical therapist.
• Administer first aid to injured athletes.
• Assist in development of conditioning programs.
• Assist in development and implementation of training menus and diets.
• Assist in training of students who are in the athletic training intern program.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.

• A Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related health field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary. 
• Must be certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association.
• Must obtain license by the State of Michigan within two months of hire.
• Must have current CPR and first aid certification.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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