Certified Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine Coordinator

RUSH Physical Therapy•Chicago, IL

1d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join the RUSH Physical Therapy sports medicine team in a hybrid role combining collegiate athletic training coverage with leadership and program development. Approximately 75% of the position is dedicated to serving as the Athletic Trainer for Oakton College, providing injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, return-to-play management, and sideline coverage for student-athletes. The remaining 25% focuses on Sports Medicine Coordinator responsibilities, supporting local sports medicine programs, community outreach initiatives, school partnerships, special events, and strategic relationship development in the market. The coordinator responsibilities include developing and maintaining community partnerships, coordinating outreach activities, supporting athletic training personnel, fostering relationships with physicians and referral sources, assisting with marketing initiatives, and identifying opportunities to expand sports medicine services. This role offers hands-on athlete care alongside leadership development and an opportunity to contribute to sports medicine programs in the Chicagoland area. The position is based at 826 W Touhy Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068. The schedule includes weekdays and weekends during typical athletic trainer hours. Compensation is $65,000–$75,000 annually, based on years of experience, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA-BOC) Board of Certification.
CPR certification.
Applicable state license where required.
Two years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive athletic training services for Oakton College student-athletes.
Manage injury evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and documentation.
Deliver event and practice coverage for athletic programs.
Support the development and coordination of sports medicine outreach programs and partnerships.
Assist with community events, school relationships, and sports medicine marketing initiatives.
Collaborate with physicians, coaches, rehabilitation professionals, and community stakeholders to enhance athlete health and performance.
Provide injury prevention and return-to-play management for student-athletes.
Support athletic training personnel and identify opportunities to expand sports medicine services.

Benefits

Mentorship and orientation programs.
Continuing education program with paid national certifications for athletic trainers.
Generous paid time off.
Medical and prescription drug plan offerings.
Health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
Life and disability protection.
Student loan repayment program, available in select markets.
Growth and specialty opportunities nationwide, including sports medicine in high school and collegiate settings and industrial health.
Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with bonus incentives.
$10,000 sign-on bonus.