Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

Purdue University Fort Wayne is currently seeking a full-time, onsite Athletic Trainer II in our Athletics department. This position works with the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine, the athletic training staff and team physicians to deliver a high level of athletic health care for division one intercollegiate athletes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluation of acute and chronic athletic injuries
• Assist team physicians in athletic injuries
• Maintain ATR and work space cleanliness
• Develop and implement injury prevention strategies
• Practice and game medical coverage
• 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
• File insurance claims for athletic injuries
• Maintain detailed medical records of student-athletes
• 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 coolers of ice, water, and medical equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and remain in compliance with the Purdue University Motor Vehicle Records Check policy.
• Weekend availability.
• Travel as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MAT/BA/BS from CAATE accredited athletic training education program.

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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