Athletic Trainer
Job Description
Full time Athletic Trainer Positions
Sign on Bonus available (Ask Talent Acquisition Advisor if eligible for Sign-on Bonus)
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.
WHO WE ARE
With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Coordination of Care
Communicates injuries and treatment plans to coaches, athletes, parents, team physicians, and the Sports Medicine Institute Staff. - Athletic Injury Evaluation
Completes thorough and accurate evaluation of athletic injuries, provides first aid and immediate care of acute injuries. - Rehabilitation & Return To Play Programs
Develops, implements, and oversees appropriate rehabilitation and return to play programs for athletes. - Patient Records
Maintains proper documentation and record keeping of all athletic injuries, and related referrals and doctors notes. - Training & Education
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. - Injury Prevention
Promotes prevention of injuries through the recommendation of appropriate conditioning programs, monitoring environmental conditions and maintaining protective equipment. - Injury Treatment
Treats injuries using appropriate treatment modalities within the scope of athletic training certification and state practice act. - Patient Care
Works within established Sports Medicine and their current assignment's athlete care protocol regarding physician referrals, treatment, and return-to-play.
Qualifications
- Required Bachelor's Degree
- Preferred Master's Degree
- 1 year Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation Preferred
- 1 year Athletic Training Preferred
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer(BOC) Indiana or Illinois-Required -within 90 days
- Licensed Athletic Trainer - State Licensing Board-within 90 days
- Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.