Certified Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine Coordinator

Select Medical • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Join RUSH Physical Therapy’s 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, school partnerships, special events, and strategic relationship development in the market.

The coordinator responsibilities include helping develop and maintain 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. The role offers a balance of direct athlete care and leadership development, with the opportunity to contribute to collegiate athletics and the growth of community sports medicine services.

The position is based at 826 W Touhy Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068. The schedule includes weekdays and weekends, with typical athletic trainer hours. Compensation is $65,000–$75,000 annually, based on years of experience, plus a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
• National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATA-BOC) 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.
• Provide 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.
• Help develop and maintain community partnerships and relationships with physicians and referral sources.
• Support athletic training personnel and identify opportunities to expand sports medicine services.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• Mentorship and orientation programs.
• Continuing education program with paid national certifications.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical and prescription drug, 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 in sports medicine and industrial health.
• Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with bonus incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level