MSU Health Care Athletic Trainer I / Athletic Trainer I

  • Michigan State University
  • United States, MI
  • Jun 9, 2026
Full-time, Part-time
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    Job Description:

    Working/Functional Title

    MSU Health Care Athletic Trainer I

    Position Summary

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Provides sideline and training room game coverage at various high school sporting events to address acute injuries.
    • Provides preventative care services, education, and instruction on the prevention of injuries, such as stretching, strengthening, and healthy eating.
    • Assist athletes on a sports performance level.
    • 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).

    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

    National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification

    Work Hours

    Work hours vary as necessary to accommodate clinic operations and sporting event schedules.

    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 04/07/2026 at 11:55 PM







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