PFW - Athletic Trainer II

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(Modified) Purdue University Fort Wayne is currently seeking (3) full-time, onsite Athletic Trainer II in our Athletics department. This position works with the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine, the athletic training staff and team physicians to deliver a high level of athletic health care for division one intercollegiate athletes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluation of acute and chronic athletic injuries
• Assist team physicians in athletic injuries
• Maintain ATR and work space cleanliness
• Develop and implement injury prevention strategies
• Practice and game medical coverage
• 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
• File insurance claims for athletic injuries
• Maintain detailed medical records of student-athletes
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or a related field from a CAATE accredited athletic training education program. *Applicants with a Spring 2026 graduation date will be considered. Any offer will be contingent upon graduation and certification*
• 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 have a valid driver’s license and remain in compliance with the Purdue University Motor Vehicle Records Check policy.
• Must have weekend availability with frequent travel flexibility.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Athletic Training or a related field from a CAATE accredited athletic training education program. *Applicants with a Spring 2026 graduation date will be considered. Any offer will be contingent upon graduation and certification*
  
  

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 A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check will be required for employment in this position.
  
  

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/EA employer.

FLSA Status

Exempt