Athletic Trainer

Franciscan Health • Lafayette, IN

115d • Onsite

About The Position

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the Midwest's largest Catholic healthcare systems. Franciscan Health prides itself on hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for patients and the communities they serve.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
• Licensed Athletic Trainer - Indiana Athletic Trainers Board or Illinois Dept of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• 1 year Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation
• 1 year Athletic Training

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level