Assistant Athletic Trainer Jobs

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

Purdue University Fort Wayne seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. PFW is committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. We strive to add hardworking people to our team and we are currently seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer in our Athletics department.

Your day to day:

• Make appropriate physician’s referrals and appointments.
• Assist with the coordination of purchasing and use of all equipment and supplies needed in the operation of the Athletic Training Room.
• Assist with the management of the Athletic Training Room budgets, policies, equipment and facilities to maintain optimal health, safety and welfare of all individuals.
• Maintain and manage student-athlete insurance information and file insurance claims as needed.
• Work with the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine, the athletic training staff, and team physicians to deliver a high standard of health care for division one intercollegiate athletes.
• Assist and oversee the care, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to student-athletes.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of Athletic Department Emergency Action Plan and health/environmental related policies.
• Execute administrative duties.
• Adhere to and comply with PFW, any Conference affiliate, and the NCAA applicable rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Document all injuries and treatment progress in athlete’s medical record. Write reports as required.
• Organize and maintain all medical records in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Participate and assist with the operations and activities of the Athletic Department.
• Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
• Assist in providing professional development to interns and clinical rotation students as assigned.
• Attend Athletic and/or Departmental meetings as required.
• Assist team with travel planning related to student-athlete health & wellbeing, as well as driving responsibilities if needed.
• Adhere to the Scope of Practice Standards of an Athletic Trainer as outlined by the Board of Certification and the Indiana Board of Athletic Trainers.

Why we’ll love you:

• You are capable of carrying and lifting items exceeding 50lbs.
• You have knowledge and the ability to apply Sports Medicine best practices at the clinical, high school or post-secondary setting.
• You possess NATA-BOC certification and Indiana Athletic Training License, or an Indiana Physical Therapy License if you have a Physical Therapy Degree.
• You have worked hard to earn an Athletic Training Degree.

Why you’ll love us:

• Retirement benefits.
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance available on first day of employment.
• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your children.
• Additional voluntary benefits.

• Live and work in an affordable, family-friendly community.
• Paid Time Off.
• Support for professional development opportunities.

Additional Information:

• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime).
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• For highest consideration, please submit a resume cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.