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Join Our Henry Ford Team at East Jackson High School as an Athletic Trainer!

Eligible for a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

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 to support our student athletes at East Jackson High School. As a part of our vibrant community, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the health, performance, and success of our student-athletes.

About East Jackson High School: East Jackson High School, located in southern Mid-Michigan in the eastern part of Jackson County, is a proud member of the Michigan High School Athletic Association. As a Class C school offering 12 competitive sports programs, East Jackson provides student-athletes with robust and high-quality athletic experience.

We are seeking a full-time Athletic Trainer dedicated exclusively to East Jackson High School. The athletic trainer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive health care program for student-athletes and other patients as needed. This role requires a strong communicator who can effectively serve as a liaison between the East Jackson athletic department and Henry Ford Health.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with applicable policies and standards
• Collaborate with coaches, administrators, and health care professionals to support athlete well-being
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the school’s athletic department and Henry Ford Health

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits, including a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic environment at a Class A high school.
• 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.

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

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!

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department: HFA Sports Medicine-Outreach
• Shift: Evening Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable

Additional Details

This 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

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health 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.