Orthopedic Athletic Trainer- Office Based

Riverview Hospital • Carmel, IN

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About The Position

The position involves delivering medical care to athletes in a positive, caring, and empathetic manner, ensuring their health, safety, and well-being is the primary objective. The role includes developing and implementing injury prevention programs, evaluating and assessing injuries, applying protective taping and bracing, providing immediate first aid and emergency care, and developing rehabilitation programs for injured athletes. Additionally, the position requires conducting functional assessments, maintaining accurate records, referring athletes to medical professionals, collaborating with physicians, and communicating treatment plans to athletes, families, and coaches. Compliance with all applicable policies and procedures is essential, along with maintaining confidentiality of personal protected information.

Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor of Athletic Training
• Minimum: One (1) or more years' experience in Athletic Training
• Athletic Training license issued by the state of Indiana
• Board of Certification (BOC), Inc. Athletic Trainer certification
• Basic Life Support certification

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Three (3) or more years Experience in Athletic Training

Responsibilities

• Deliver medical care in a positive, caring, and empathetic manner while assuring the athlete's health, safety, and well-being is the primary objective.
• Develop and implement injury prevention programs, including warm-up routines, stretching exercises, and strength training.
• Evaluate and assess injuries, using clinical knowledge and diagnostic tools to determine the extent and nature of injuries.
• Apply protective taping and bracing to prevent injuries or support healing.
• Provide immediate first aid and emergency care for acute injuries, such as sprains, fractures, and concussions.
• Develop rehabilitation programs for injured athletes, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapies, and modalities.
• Conduct functional assessments to evaluate an athlete's readiness to return to sports activities after an injury.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of injuries, treatments, and progress.
• Refer athletes to appropriate medical professionals for further evaluation when necessary.
• Collaborate with physicians and other medical professionals to provide comprehensive care.
• Communicate injury updates and treatment plans to athletes, families, and coaches.
• Comply with all applicable policies and procedures, including, but not limited to all departmental and functional policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality of personal protected information.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees