Athletic Trainer Men’s Basketball (38954)

Purdue University Fort Wayne is currently seeking a fulltime 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement injury prevention strategies.
• Provide Men's Basketball practice and game sports medicine coverage.
• Evaluation of acute and chronic athletic injuries.
• Assist team physicians in athletic injuries.
• Make appropriate physician referrals and appointments.
• Acute treatment of athletic injuries.
• Implement emergency action plans, as needed.
• Develop and execute injury specific rehabilitation plans.
• Assist with supply inventory and ordering, as needed.
• Assist with men's basketball insurance claims, as needed.
• Maintain detailed medical records of student-athletes in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Write reports as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 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 25 to 50lbs frequently, and up to 60lbs. occasionally; 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Benefits:

• 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://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:  

• 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.

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