Athletic Trainer Physician Practice

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Putnam County Health Connect 1542 S Bloomington St Greencastle, Indiana 46135 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, and works closely with team physicians and Sports Medicine Institute staff. WHO WE ARE Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients. With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Athletic Training
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
• Licensed Athletic Trainer - State Licensing Board

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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees