Athletic Trainer Men's Basketball

Job Title:

Athletic Trainer Men's Basketball

City:
Fort Wayne

Job Description:

Purdue University Fort Wayne is currently seeking a full-time, onsite Athletic Trainer Men’s Basketball in our Athletics department. This position works with the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and the team physicians to deliver high quality athletic health care to a Division I men's basketball program.

• Evaluation of acute and chronic athletic injuries
• Assist team physicians in athletic injuries
• Select special tests based on current best practice
• Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding injury status of student-athletes
• Maintain ATR and workspace cleanliness
• Develop and implement injury prevention strategies
• Acute treatment of athletic injuries
• Implement emergency action plans, as needed
• Appropriately apply therapeutic modalities to student-athletes
• Develop and execute injury specific rehabilitation plans
• Assist with supply inventory and ordering, as needed
• Assist with men’s basketball insurance claims, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master's Degree in Athletic Training or a related field.
• MAT & 0–1-year experience in sports medicine, physical therapy and/or athletic training.
• NATA-BOC certification and Indiana Athletic Training License, Indiana Physical Therapy License if employee has Physical Therapy degree.
• Must be able to carry and lift coolers of ice, water, and medical equipment.
• Must be able to travel as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and remain in compliance with the Purdue University Motor Vehicle Records Check policy.

• A MAT/BA/BS degree from a CAATE accredited athletic training education program.
• 2-3 years sports medicine, physical therapy and/or athletic training.

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information are not permitted.
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.
• A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check is required for employment in this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/EA employer.

Exempt