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Franciscan Health
Athletic Trainer
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What they do
An Athletic Trainer treats injuries and provides training to minimize the risk of injury for athletes and people playing sports. Responds when an athlete is injured on the field. Works for schools or colleges, for professional sports teams, or in physicians' offices.
$50,934 / year median in Indiana
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus 8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237 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
Sign on Bonus available (Ask Talent Acquisition Advisor if eligible for Sign-on Bonus) 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.QUALIFICTIONS
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