Community Health Network - Indianapolis, IN

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Indianapolis, IN
Hospitals

About the position

The Athletic Trainer Certified position at SMO Creston Middle School is a full-time role dedicated to providing exceptional care to athletes and active individuals. The primary responsibilities include preventing, assessing, and treating emergency, acute, and chronic injuries. The trainer will work closely with athletes to recondition them after injuries, aiming to prevent recurrence, impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities. This position is situated within a middle or high school setting, specifically at Creston Intermediate and Middle School, and involves a schedule of Monday to Friday from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with some evenings and Saturdays required. The role is crucial in ensuring that students receive the best possible care and support in their athletic endeavors, contributing to their overall health and well-being. Community Health Network emphasizes the importance of community involvement and exceptional care. The organization has been serving the community for over 60 years, focusing on providing the best care possible through state-of-the-art technology and dedicated caregivers. The Athletic Trainer will be an integral part of this mission, working collaboratively with staff, peers, patients, families, and physicians to deliver quality care. The position requires a strong understanding of anatomy and physiology, current treatment techniques, and the ability to adapt to changing work conditions. The trainer must also possess excellent communication skills to effectively interact with various stakeholders, including athletes, coaches, and the community.

Responsibilities

  • Prevent, assess, and treat emergency, acute, and chronic injuries.
  • Recondition athletes and active individuals after injury to prevent injury recurrence, impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities.
  • Provide quality care and service to appropriate patients in a middle or high school setting.
  • Communicate effectively with staff, peers, patients, families, physicians, and all internal/external customers.
  • Organize responsibilities and set priorities to manage workload effectively.
  • Function independently and make sound decisions regarding patient care.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program in athletic training.
  • Current or temporary Indiana license, pending license must be obtained within 45 days of start date.
  • Current Board of Certification (BOC), Inc. Athletic Training certification.
  • Knowledgeable in anatomy/physiology, current treatment techniques, and functional progressions.
  • Ability to effectively provide quality care and service to appropriate patients.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders including athletes, patients, coaches, and family members.
  • Ability to lift/transfer patients or treatment supply items without restriction.
  • Upper extremity strength and manual dexterity needed for writing, treatment modalities, and equipment operation.
  • Ability to adapt to ever-changing work conditions.

Nice-to-haves

  • Prior athletic trainer experience in a sports medicine outreach setting.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for hiring bonuses and other great benefits.
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