What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at Franciscan Health?
Sign on Bonus available (Ask Talent Acquisition Advisor if eligible for Sign-on Bonus)
WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, 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
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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) - . Not Applicable
- Licensed Athletic Trainer - Indiana Athletic Trainers Board or Illinois Dept of Financial and Professional Regulation
- 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.