Athletic Trainer - Contingent - Metro Detroit Area
Join Our Henry Ford Team as a Contingent Athletic Trainer!
Are you ready to play an integral role in the treatment and care of athletes? Henry Ford Health is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Athletic Trainer who will help support the growth of the sports medicine outreach program assisting with AT services at high schools and universities. As a part of our vibrant community, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the health, performance, and success of our athletes and patients.
About this position:
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. Develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive health care programs for athletes and other patients.
About Henry Ford Health:
Henry Ford Health is one of Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers, with more than 50,000 valued team members. As a top funded academic institution, Henry Ford Health continuously expands its academic enterprise through research in key areas including cancer, neuroscience, women’s health and more. We provide a full continuum of services and serve communities across Michigan and beyond. We have been recognized for clinical excellence, have a culture that team members say inspires them to be their best, and have been named a Top 150 Places to Work by Becker’s. Additionally, we offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits packages, generous PTO, an employee assistance program, and so much more! We strive to provide a supportive and collaborative work environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide athletic training services to our athletes and patients in a variety of settings.
- Be the liaison between Henry Ford Health and your various assignments to help coordinate appointments within the health system.
- Collaborate with Henry Ford Health physicians and various healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care.
- Play a hands-on role in helping athletes reach their peak performance by delivering individualized care for both injuries and overall wellness.
- Educate on best practices for maintaining health and promote long-term wellness.
- Expand your skills by offering services beyond the school, including assisting in physician clinics, community outreach, and engagement events.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Compensation.
- The opportunity to work in a dynamic environment in a variety of settings.
- Professional Growth: Exposure to a variety of sports and settings, from university-level athletics to community health programs.
- Be a part of a collaborative team where your expertise is valued and impactful.
What We’re Looking For:
- Board of Certification (ATC) and Michigan state licensure (or eligibility to obtain before hire).
- A post-professional master’s degree in athletic training or related field is preferred, along with two years of experience (can be combination of education and experience).
- Strong ability to work independently while thriving in a team-oriented environment.
- Knowledge and adherence to NCAA, NJCAA, and MHSAA policies, with a commitment to supporting community outreach programs.
Additional Skills or Certifications:
- Additional certifications like CSCS, PES, FMS, CKTP, EMT are highly valued.
Elevate your career and be part of something bigger at Henry Ford Health.
Apply today and help us champion the next generation of elite athletes!
Overview
HAP is a Michigan-based, nonprofit health plan that provides health coverage to individuals, Â Â Â Â Â companies and organizations. A subsidiary of Henry Ford Health System, we partner with doctors, employers and community groups to enhance the overall health and well-being of the lives we touch. With more than 1,100 dedicated and passionate employees, our goal is to make health care easy for our members.
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Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a
$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites
including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and
other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system
now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one
of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the
health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s Â
major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and
remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical
education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing
in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,
pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visit HenryFord.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Â Henry
Ford Health System has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice
Rewards. Â My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. Â There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. Â As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness
and access to day care services at Bright Horizons Midtown Detroit, and a whole host of other
benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System 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.