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Purdue University Fort Wayne Assistant Athletic Trainer (32216) in Fort Wayne, Indiana
*[Job Title: *[Assistant Athletic Trainer (32216) **[Join Purdue University Fort Wayne: [Purdue University Fort Wayne is currently seeking a full-time, onsite Assistant Athletic Trainer in our Athletics department. This position works with the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine and team physicians to deliver a high level of athletic health care for division one intercollegiate athletes. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is expected to adhere to and comply with PFW, any Conference affiliate, and the NCAA applicable rules, policies, procedures, and regulations. [This positions starting annual pay is $43,888.
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- Adhere to the Scope of Practice Standards of an Athletic Trainer as outlined by the Board of Certification and the Indiana Board of Athletic Trainers.
- Assist in providing professional development to interns and clinical rotation students as assigned.
- Assist and oversee the care, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to student-athletes.
- Participate and assist with the operations and activities of the Athletic Department.
- Organize and maintain all medical records in accordance with federal and state regulations.
- Document all injuries and treatment progress in athletes medical record. Write reports as required.
- Maintain and manage student-athlete insurance information and file insurance claims as needed.
- Communicate with physicians and coaching staff regarding the injury status of athletes.
- Make appropriate physicians referrals and appointments.
- Assist with the management of the Athletic Training Room budgets, policies, equipment and facilities to maintain optimal health, safety and welfare of all individuals.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of Athletic Department Emergency Action Plan and health/environmental related policies.
- Execute administrative duties and attend departmental meetings as required.
- Assist with the coordination of purchasing and use of all equipment and supplies needed in the operation of the Athletic Training Room.
- Assist in team coverage as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine and/or supervising team physician.
- Assist team with travel planning related to student-athlete health and wellbeing, as well as driving responsibilities if needed.
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[A Bachelors degree from a CAATE accredited athletic training education program and a minimum of 2 years of experience applying Sports Medicine best practices at the clinical, high school or post-secondary setting; will accept a Masters de ]{helvetica",sans-serif"=""}