Live and work the lifestyle of
northern Michigan.
“This recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication to building a positive culture and creating an environment where employees can thrive,” said Jeff Smith, PT and Co-Owner. “We’re honored to be named one of Michigan’s top workplaces, as it reflects the pride and passion that our employees bring to our organization each day.”
“Sports Med has a diverse and generally motivated patient population. I get to see a variety of diagnoses and I genuinely enjoy interacting with nearly all of our patients” Jeff Samyn, PT, OCS, CSCS
Careers at Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center
Physical Therapist
Job Currently Available – Charlevoix, Boyne City, Indian River, and Cheboygan
So you’re a doctor of physical therapy….now what?
Learn what they didn’t teach you in school with structured mentorship offered for new clinicians
Start your career where patients come before productivity.
You spent three years learning how to be a PT, now come practice how to be an excellent one.
Collaborate with your colleagues to provide better patient care and improve your clinical skills.
Come to Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center and begin your career with guidance from experienced clinicians, so you can work independently but never feel alone.
Job Type: Full-time
Physical Therapist Assistant
Job Currently Available – Petoskey East and Cheboygan
Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center is looking to hire a full time physical therapist assistant to join their team in our Petoskey East and Cheboygan clinic.
As a PT owned, outpatient Physical Therapy practice, serving an active population in northwest Michigan for the past 34 years, we understand the balance between quality work and quality of life. On the quality of work side, our staff plays an integral role in the visioning and planning for our practice. With that involvement, they enjoy a professional experience that encourages professional growth and patient satisfaction. They also have the privilege of living and working in an area that combines the simplicity and beauty for which northern Michigan is known
We are looking for a person that has skills in a variety of areas that would complement our current staff and provide the best possible care to our patients. Qualified candidates should have expertise in the treatment of orthopedic conditions along with conditions that affect an aging population.
Responsibilities would include the traditional activities involved in outpatient physical therapy such as implementation of treatment plans, delivery of care, documentation and communication with colleagues and referral sources. Other responsibilities would include public speaking and participation in community events, contributions to web-based information/marketing, and fostering relationships with local referral sources.
The ideal candidate would have experience in an outpatient orthopedic based setting with an evidence based practice pattern. They would thrive in an environment that emphasizes the team approach to the customer experience. The candidate would be comfortable mentoring staff and students. They would be self-motivated with a dedication to lifelong learning and skill development through CEUs and other methods.
Benefits offered:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible Schedule
- Health Insurance with a HSA option
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 6 paid holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
- APTA dues reimbursement
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Employer write-off of physical therapy services cost share for employees and relatives
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement assistance
NMSMC’s Core Value is Family. Our Family is our staff, our patients, and all of our customers.
In our Sports Med Family, we help others, we build relationships, we demonstrate integrity & accountability, and we create joy!
If you feel you possess these skills and attributes and you would also enjoy the lifestyle that northern MI has to offer, please forward your resume.
Qualifications:
Current Michigan Physical Therapy Assistant License
Outpatient experience preferred
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Physical Therapy Aide
Job is currently not Available
Do you love helping people feel their best?
Are you ready to be part of a team that combines top-notch care with a fun and friendly atmosphere?
Look no further! NMSMC is a vibrant and innovative physical therapy clinic dedicated to making a real difference in our patients’ lives. We’re on the hunt for an enthusiastic Physical Therapy Aide to join our awesome squad!
What You’ll Do: As our new Physical Therapy Aide, you’ll be the champion behind the scenes, supporting our physical therapists and making our patients feel like the VIPs they are. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, includes:
- Assisting our therapists in delivering personalized treatment plans.
- Keeping our treatment areas clean
- Ensuring our equipment is in tip-top shape and ready for action.
- Escorting patients to and from treatment areas with a smile.
- Documenting patient progress and treatment details.
- Spreading positivity and encouragement to our patients.
- Adding your unique sparkle to our clinic’s vibe and culture.
Who You Are:
- A high school graduate or equivalent
- Passionate about physical therapy and eager to learn more.
- A people person with fantastic communication skills.
- A team player who enjoys making others feel great.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and ready to tackle any challenge.
- Able to lift and move patients and equipment with ease.
Perks of the Job:
- Competitive salary because we value your superpowers.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance—stay healthy and happy!
- Paid time off and holidays for well-deserved relaxation.
- A fun and supportive work environment where you can shine.
NMSMC’s Core Value is Family. Our Family is our staff, our patients, and all of our customers.
In our Sports Med Family, we help others, we build relationships, we demonstrate integrity & accountability, and we create joy!
Please send your resume to email nmsmc@nmsportsmed.com
Certified Athletic Trainer
Job Currently Available – Full Time – available positions at varying locations across northern MI
Job description:
This position will be a full time position opening immediately. The primary responsibilities of the ATC will be split clinical and outreach position. These responsibilities will include, after school training room duties, event coverage for all varsity sports, injury prevention and sports enhancement duties for various age groups. This position will also involve clinical responsibilities, such as rehabilitation for orthopedic conditions of all age groups under supervision of a physical therapist and training and instruction for various wellness programs.
This position is a 40 hour position that will include clinical hours, high school responsibilities and game coverage. This position does require evening and weekend responsibilities at varied times.
This position is hourly wage 20-30$/hr.
Requirements for hiring:
- NATA BOC certified
- BS degree in sports medicine/athletic training
- Clinical experience
- High School training room and event coverage experience
- Dependability for transportation
Duties and responsibilities:
Clinical
- Promote excellent and safe patient care under supervision of a physical therapist
- Communicate with all staff in the clinic regarding patient care
- Proficient use of all clinical modalities
- Implement and supervise aquatic rehabilitation
- Assist and instruct various wellness programs
High School Outreach:
- Athlete care at the high school
- Perform pre/post game care
- Identify and evaluate injuries and conditions of athletes
- Communicate with athlete, coach, parent, AD and physician regarding injury, recommendations, return to play, and referral process
- Offer rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletes
- Provide coverage of all varsity athletic events; and various community events; may include travel time on evenings and weekends
- Maintain paperwork, injury documentation, and proper tracking of athletic injuries
- Identify and implement injury prevention/sports enhancement programs as needed
Benefits offered:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible Schedule
- Health Insurance with a HSA option
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 6 paid holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
- NATA dues reimbursement
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Employer write-off of physical therapy services cost share for employees and relatives
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement assistance
This is a general overview of the job description, and may not include all responsibilities or skills that are required for his job. There may be added responsibilities or requirements as this position develops; at which the candidate will be notified of the current changes.
NMSMC’s Core Value is Family. Our Family is our staff, our patients, and all of our customers.
In our Sports Med Family, we help others, we build relationships, we demonstrate integrity & accountability, and we create joy!
Please send or email your resume to the following contact person:
Lindsey Griffes ATC
Athletic Training Coordinator
345 N Division Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770 231-348-7950
Email: lgriffes@nmsportsmed.com
Receptionist/ Front Desk Manager
Job Currently NOT Available
Do you have a way of making people feel at ease and comfortable, even if you don’t know them?
Do you like being a part of an amazing team?
Then we want to talk to you about our Front Desk Mangers position.
Northern Michigan Sports Medicine of Petoskey is looking to hire a dynamic individual for a Front Desk Manager. The position would involve direct interaction with patients, physician’s offices, and insurance. Tasks would include completing patient registration, patient scheduling, patient chart management, and attaining insurance authorization. We are looking for someone with good phone and computer skills. Candidates must be flexible in their weekly schedule, a multitasker, organized, proficient in computer skills, and have the ability to interact pleasantly with patients to ensure excellent customer service. Attention to detail is an important aspect of this position along with dependability.
The position is a full-time position, with no weekends.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide everyone with an exceptional experience at each interaction – including greeting, smiling, tone of voice, and facial expressions.
- Schedule appointments, as well as coordinate multiple appointments using scheduling protocol.
- Check patients in, review and update patient information (name, address, phone number, insurance information, etc.)..
- Set up new patient accounts.
- Communicate with clinical staff.
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls and messages.
- Direct patient questions and concerns including bills and insurance to appropriate personnel.
- Accept and record payments for patient bills.
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Prior medical office experience is a plus,
- Prior experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment, including handling confidential data with discretion is a plus
- Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office and Windows based computer application
Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong customer service skills and comfortable answering both patient and insurance company questions
- Highly organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated
- Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
- Ability to operate a multiline telephone system, and other standard office equipment.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and multi-task under pressure.
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team are essential.
We know you are curious about the Pay and Benefits – they are too numerous to list here, but you will not be disappointed.
Contact us at nmsmc@nmsportsmed.com and we will be happy to share all those details with you. We can tell you that Freedom, Flexibility, Education and Growth are all parts of the package we offer.
If you believe you would be a great fit for this position, please send your resume along with a letter detailing your experience and qualifications to the contact email posted.
Job Type: Full Time
Billing Assistant
Job Currently Not Available
Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center is looking for a team member to fill a vacant position in the billing department. Full time position.
Job responsibilities
The Billing Assistant tasks include:
- Edits patient registrations
- Assists Insurance Specialist with insurance verifications
- Primary receptionist for billing department
- Assists patients with questions about their coverage and statements
- Posts electronic payments from payors
- Corrects claims and follows up on claims which pay incorrectly
- Audits charges entered by clinicians
- Generates claims and transmits to payors
- Miscellaneous other clerical duties
In addition, the Billing Assistant will assist with other tasks in the billing department so that full coverage can be maintained at all times.
They will serve as a valued member of the health care team, helping patients get the medical procedures they need.
Education and Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Prefer a candidate with some prior experience working in healthcare billing setting. Applicants should have a working knowledge of healthcare insurance coverage and are familiar with insurance and billing policies and procedures. Detail oriented and knowledge of how to navigate insurance portals is required as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
This job is currently NOT available.
Job Overview
NMSMC is looking for a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with minimum of 1yr collegiate experience of designing, implementing, and tracking data for multiple sports to oversee the strength and conditioning program at Petoskey High School.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and supervise strength and conditioning programs for all men’s and women’s sports at Petoskey High School for in-season, off-season, and pre-season periodization schemes.
- Teach strength and conditioning programs and skills as needed to student-athletes, sport coaches, PE teachers at Petoskey High School.
- Be responsible for a coordinated weight training program, in cooperation with the Athletic Director, the head coaches, PE teachers @ Petoskey High School and administration of Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center.
- Plan and schedule a regular program of strength and conditioning in coordination with head coach of each sport as well as PE teachers of Athlete’s PE classes at Petoskey High School.
- Work in cooperation with athletic trainers in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured athletes.
- Optimizes athlete flow through their workout programs
- Monitors athletes during workouts
- Instruct in and assist with data collection and tracking of workouts of athletes.
- Operate and maintain the weight room at Petoskey High School.
- Cleans and organizes weight room as needed.
- Maintains weight equipment in good working order.
- Set up and monitor all rules and regulations that are to be followed by all users of the Petoskey High School weight room.
- Oversee the safety condition of the weight room facility.
- Knows and complies with policies
- Maintains safe and clean environment
- Monitors equipment condition and follows policy for maintenance.
Experience
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field.
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification or equivalent
- Experience: One-year prior experience working as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach, designing, implementing, and tracking data for multiple sports.
- Background / certification in Olympic lifting.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Petoskey, MI 49770 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Petoskey, MI 49770: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Front Desk Assistant – Petoskey East clinic
Join Our Team! Front Desk Assistant Wanted
Are you a multitasking superstar who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you love making patients feel welcome and enjoy keeping busy throughout your day? If so, we’ve got the perfect role for you!
We’re looking for a Front Desk Assistant who:
Loves working in a patient care office
Is friendly, organized, and can juggle tasks like a pro
Enjoys staying busy and making a difference every day
Your day will include greeting patients with a smile, scheduling appointments, handling phone calls, and helping keep things running smoothly. If you’re ready to bring positive energy to a team that values care and efficiency, we’d like to hear from you!
Apply today and let’s make work both fun and fulfilling!
If you believe you would be a great fit for this position, please send your resume along with a letter detailing why you are the right fit for this position to the contact email: nmsmc@nmsportsmed.com
If you are interested in employment with NMSMC, please follow these easy steps:
Complete our Online Contact Form. Have your resume available in Word or PDF format to upload with this form. Do not attach text files or other format.
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Complete the application and fax it to 231-347-1613, or mail it to Northern Michigan Sports Medicine at 4048 Cedar Bluff Drive, Petoskey, MI 49770.
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