Certified Athletic Trainer - Northwest Indiana

Certified Athletic Trainer - Duneland School Corporation

Franciscan Health, partnered with Confluent Health  is currently seeking a full-time Certified Athletic Trainer who will be responsible for the administration of injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and care encountered by student-athletes in competitive athletics. The ATC will cover both Liberty Middle School and Westchester Middle School in the Duneland School Corporation. 

Benefits:

• Student loan repayment program is made available to Athletic Trainers who have obtained their master's degree. Confluent Health will match 50% of your previous month's student loan payment and will be based on tenure.
  • Under 2 Years Tenure: The maximum annual amount is $1,300 ($108.33 per month)
  • 2+ Years Tenure: The max annual amount is $1,500 ($125 per month)
• Continuing Education Reimbursement of up to $600 annually after 90 days of employment
• 401K with 4% employer match
• Health/dental/vision insurance through Anthem BCBS
• HSA and FSA options
• Complimentary Life Insurance
• Voluntary STD/LTD, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance policy options
• PTO plan
• Holiday pay
• Great maternity benefits

RESONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct patient care including ongoing assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, conditioning, prevention and education.
• Provide instruction and assistance to patients and the families as appropriate.
• Communicate with physicians, coaches and health professionals regarding patient care and coordination of services and other needs as indicated.
• Provide written documentation according to departmental standards.
• Work with and provide guidance to students and unlicensed personnel.
• Foster enhanced awareness/understanding of athletic training, sports medicine, and clinic/hospital programs to the department, hospital, schools and other community organizations.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psych/ social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program
• Preferred Education: Master’s degree from a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program
• Experience: Six months as an athletic trainer preferred but will accept new graduates
• Certifications Required: Must be certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer. Must have Indiana Athletic Trainers Licensure or obtain upon hire. BLS certification from the American Heart Association.