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　　GENERAL SUMMARY:

　　Develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive health care programs for athletes

　　and other patients. Under the direction of, on the prescription of or in collaboration with a

　　physician, the practice of athletic training includes the treatment of an individual for risk

　　management injury prevention, clinical evaluation and assessment, immediate care and

　　treatment, and rehabilitation and reconditioning of injury or illness, or both.

　　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 Henry Ford Health sites.

　　PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors with effective education and communication toenhance wellness and minimize the risk of injury and illness – Injury and Illness

　　Prevention and Wellness Promotion. For example, assessment, PPE, plans to aid in

　　risk reduction, personal protective equipment, environmental conditions, and

　　optimization of wellness.

　　Implementing systematic, evidence-based examinations and assessments to formulatevalid clinical diagnoses and determine patients’ plan of care – Examination, Assessment

　　and Diagnosis. For example, assessment of injuries and illnesses and to identify

　　comorbidities, physical examination, including diagnostic testing, clinical diagnosis,

　　interpretation of signs and symptoms of injuries, illnesses or other conditions that

　　require referral, and prognosis and plan of care to optimize outcomes and encourage

　　compliance.

　　Integrating best practices in immediate and emergency care for optimal outcomes –Immediate and Emergency Care. For example, EAPs, triage, implementation of

　　emergency and immediate care procedures, and referral strategies to facilitation timely

　　transfer of care.

　　Rehabilitation and reconditioning injuries, illnesses, and general medical conditions withthe goal of achieving optimal activity based on core concepts using the applications of

　　therapeutic exercise, modality devices and manual techniques – Therapeutic

　　Intervention. For example, developing, implementing, and progressing therapeutic

　　exercise programs, applying therapeutic devices and interventions, fabricating taping

　　techniques and orthotic devices, performing cognitive assessments, biomechanical,

　　functional, and gait analyses, and making functional progressions and return to optimal

　　activity decisions.

　　Integrating best practices in policy construction and implementation, documentation,and basic business practices to promote optimal patient care and employee well-being

　　– Healthcare Administration and Professional Responsibility. For example, collaboration

　　with professionals, compliance with HIPPA, OSHA, JACO, and Henry Ford Health

　　Orthopedic guidelines, making ethical decisions that are consistent with professional

　　practice and guidelines, and using established documentation procedures to ensure

　　best practice, coordinating schedules and care for appropriate medical coverage in the

　　outreach setting.

　　Maintaining professional development and ensuring compliance with state and nationalcredentials; participating in in-services, meetings, and committees as assigned; and

　　assisting and participating in education of young professionals through internship

　　program or mentoring.

　　EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

　　• Completion of a CAATE approved athletic training education program or educational

　　equivalent required.

　　• Post-certification Master’s degree in athletic training or related field preferred.

　　• At least two years of related and expansive work experience in all aspects of athletic

　　training or a combination of education and experience preferred.

　　• Ability to work independently and prioritize delivery of services as needed.

　　• Adheres to community outreach or school policies, including but not limited to NCAA,

　　NJCAA, and MHSAA while meeting expectations of community outreach programming.

　　CERTIFICATION/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

　　• Board of Certification, Inc. certified as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) required.

　　• License as an Athletic Trainer (AT) through the Michigan Department of Licensing and

　　Regulatory Affairs required or obtained prior to date of hire.

　　• Additional certifications and credentials obtained in health care (i.e., CSCS, PES, FMS,

　　CKTP, EMT) preferred.

　　Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as

　　outlined in the Henry Ford Health Customer Service Policy and summarized below:

　　 Communication  Ownership

　　 Understanding  Motivation

　　 Sensitivity  Excellence

　　 Teamwork  Respect

　　Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

　　Must possess the following personal qualities:

　　 Be self-directed

　　 Be flexible and committed to the team concept

　　 Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn

　　 Be open to new learning experiences

　　 Accepts and respects diversity without judgment

　　 Demonstrates customer service values

　　WORKING CONDITIONS:

　　• Disagreeable working conditions may be experienced, including inclement or variable

　　weather conditions.

　　• Evenings, weekends, and holiday time may be required, with flexibility for schedule

　　changes.

　　• Must be willing to travel to multiple locations based on assignment.

　　• Job requires significant physical effort and involves lifting, including but not limited to,

　　physical assistance of athletes and other patients, moving equipment and water coolers,

　　and constant exercise

　　Additional Information

　　Organization: Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital

　　Department: HFA Sports Medicine-Outreach

　　Additional DetailsThis posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

　　Overview

　　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 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. visitHenryFord.com.Benefits

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