Purdue University Fort Wayne is currently seeking a full-time on-site 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 healthcare to a Division I men’s basketball program.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluation of acute and chronic athletic injuries
• Assist team physicians in athletic injuries.
• Select special tests based on current best practice
• Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding injury status of student-athletes.
• Maintain ATR and workspace cleanliness.
• Develop and implement injury prevention strategies.
• 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, as needed.
• Assist with men’s basketball insurance claims, as needed.
• 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 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.