Job Description

YMCA Lafayette
3001 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905
The Athletic Trainer performs general athletic training procedures for athletes and multiple athletic events. This position assists with conditioning and injury prevention programs, and provides on-site assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. This position works closely with team physicians and Sports Medicine Institute staff.

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 CAN YOU EXPECT

Communicate injuries and treatment plans to coaches, athletes, parents, team physicians, and the Sports Medicine Institute Staff. Complete thorough and accurate evaluation of athletic injuries, provides first aid and immediate care of acute injuries. Develop, implement, and oversee appropriate rehabilitation, and return to play programs for athletes. Maintain proper documentation and record keeping of all athletic injuries, and related referrals and doctor's notes. Participate 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. Promote prevention of injuries through the recommendation of appropriate conditioning programs, monitoring environmental conditions and maintaining protective equipment. Treat injuries using appropriate treatment modalities within the scope of athletic training certification and state practice act.

Qualifications

Required Bachelor's Degree Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation or Athletic Training Preferred Master's Degree Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation or Kinesiology 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 Licensed Athletic Trainer - State Licensing Board Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Up to 20%

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.