Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

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

• PRN
• New Grads Welcome
• 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) - Required within 90 days
• Licensed Athletic Trainer - Indiana Athletic Trainers Board or Illinois Dept of Financial and Professional Regulation - Required within 90 days
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Never or Rarely

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.