Franciscan Health·Lafayette, Indiana
The athletic trainer performs general athletic training procedures, including injury evaluation, treatment, and the development of rehabilitation programs for athletes. They also coordinate care with team physicians and provide educational outreach regarding injury prevention.
YMCA Lafayette 3001 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905 Full-time, 12-month position for Athletic Trainer at Benton Central High School located at 4241 East 300 S, Oxford, IN 47971 - just 20 minutes west of West Lafayette, IN. The Athletic Trainer performs general athletic training procedures for athletes and multiple athletic events. This position assists with conditioning and injury prevention programs, provides on-site assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, works closely with team physicians and Sports Medicine Institute staff.
With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT INCREASED SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE $15,000 (Ask Talent Acquisition Advisor if eligible for Sign-on Bonus) Coordination of Care Communicates injuries and treatment plans to coaches, athletes, parents, team physicians, and the Sports Medicine Institute Staff.
Athletic Injury Evaluation Completes thorough and accurate evaluation of athletic injuries, provides first aid and immediate care of acute injuries.
Rehabilitation & Return To Play Programs Develops, implements, and oversees appropriate rehabilitation and return to play programs for athletes.
Patient Records Maintains proper documentation and record keeping of all athletic injuries, and related referrals and doctors notes.
Training & Education Participates in Franciscan Health Sports Medicine educational outreach programs for local schools, youth sports organizations, parent, and community groups to promote conditioning and injury prevention programs.
Injury Prevention Promotes prevention of injuries through the recommendation of appropriate conditioning programs, monitoring environmental conditions and maintaining protective equipment.
Injury Treatment Treats injuries using appropriate treatment modalities within the scope of athletic training certification and state practice act.
Patient Care Works within established Sports Medicine and their current assignment's athlete care protocol regarding physician referrals, treatment, and return-to-play.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess or be eligible for state licensure as an Athletic Trainer. Certification from the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required.
Market context
In Indiana, athletic trainer roles are typically tied to schools, sports medicine settings, and rehabilitation teams, where employers look for licensed professionals who can support injury prevention and return-to-play care. These positions are competitive because they require Indiana licensure, BOCAT certification, and often prefer related experience, while still welcoming newly licensed candidates. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to your clinical and sideline experience.
