Demo

Athletic Trainer

IU Health
Lafayette, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2027

Company Overview

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. Partnered with the Indiana University School of Medicine, it provides access to groundbreaking research, advanced clinical training, and comprehensive patient care. The organization values professional growth and offers diverse opportunities for development across all levels of healthcare practice.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Athletic Trainer to support our sports medicine team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in physiology, anatomy, and injury management, with a passion for athlete care and injury prevention. As an Athletic Trainer, you will be responsible for assessing, treating, and rehabilitating musculoskeletal injuries while collaborating closely with healthcare professionals to optimize athlete performance and safety.

Duties

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of athletes’ injuries using medical terminology and physiology knowledge to determine appropriate treatment plans.
  • Implement injury prevention protocols based on body mechanics, sports medicine principles, and nutrition guidance to reduce the risk of injury.
  • Provide immediate emergency care and first aid in acute situations, ensuring adherence to first aid and CPR standards.
  • Develop individualized rehabilitation programs utilizing sports rehabilitation therapy techniques to facilitate safe return-to-play processes.
  • Maintain detailed records of patient progress using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems while maintaining strict confidentiality of athlete information.
  • Collaborate effectively with physicians, physical therapists, coaches, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate athlete care.
  • Educate athletes on proper body mechanics, nutrition, and injury prevention strategies to promote overall health and performance.

As the most comprehensive medical system in Indiana, IU Health offers many different career opportunities as you grow professionally. IU Health also offers a substantial benefits package, PTO Program, 401k match, and several other programs to meet your needs. These are just a few reasons why applying for your career with IU Health is a good choice.

  • Requires a Master's Degree from an accredited academic program in athletic training or a Bachelor's Degree in athletic training prior to 2023.
  • Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
  • Indiana State Athletic Training Licensure or eligible is required.
  • Must be a Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainer.
  • AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or Red Cross Professional Rescuer is required.

Join our team dedicated to advancing athlete health through expert care, innovative injury management techniques, and a collaborative approach that fosters excellence in sports medicine.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Parental leave
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

Salary : $44,672 - $64,297

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Athletic Trainer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Athletic Trainer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$52,566 - $63,317
Income Estimation: 
$53,749 - $70,310
Income Estimation: 
$108,352 - $127,941
Income Estimation: 
$52,566 - $63,317
Income Estimation: 
$53,749 - $70,310
Income Estimation: 
$108,352 - $127,941
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at IU Health

  • IU Health Bloomington, IN
  • Job Description Overview This position is a Flat Rate PRN role at South Region (Morgan, Bloomington, Bedford, Paoli) Provides occupational therapy services... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • IU Health Indianapolis, IN
  • Overview Child Life Specialist Location: Riley Hospital Shift: Full-Time Day Join Our Compassionate Pediatric Care Team! Indiana University Health Riley Ho... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • IU Health Indianapolis, IN
  • Overview Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers acro... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • IU Health Muncie, IN
  • Company Overview Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, renowned for its commitment to excellence and inn... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Athletic Trainer jobs in the Lafayette, IN area that may be a better fit.

  • C0001 Franciscan Health Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
  • Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus 8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237 Athletic Trainer - PRN Opportunities The Athletic Trainer performs gen... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • C0001 Franciscan Health Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
  • Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus 8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237 The Athletic Trainer performs general athletic training procedures for... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!