Athletic Trainer

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer performs general athletic training procedures for athletes and multiple athletic events. This position assists with conditioning and injury prevention programs, provides on-site assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, works closely with team physicians and Sports Medicine Institute staff.

Requirements

Athletic training certification
State practice act

Responsibilities

Communicates injuries and treatment plans to coaches, athletes, parents, team physicians, and the Sports Medicine Institute Staff
Completes thorough and accurate evaluation of athletic injuries, provides first aid and immediate care of acute injuries.
Develops, implements, and oversees appropriate rehabilitation and return to play programs for athletes.
Maintains proper documentation and record keeping of all athletic injuries, and related referrals and doctors notes.
Participates in Franciscan Health Sports Medicine educational outreach programs for local schools, youth sports organizations, parent, and community groups to promote conditioning and injury prevention programs.
Promotes prevention of injuries through the recommendation of appropriate conditioning programs, monitoring environmental conditions and maintaining protective equipment.
Treats injuries using appropriate treatment modalities within the scope of athletic training certification and state practice act.
Works within established Sports Medicine and their current assignment's athlete care protocol regarding physician referrals, treatment, and return-to-play.