Certified Athletic Trainer - Oakton College

RUSH Physical Therapy•Park Ridge, IL

1d•$50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

RUSH Physical Therapy is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to provide care for athletes and support contracted schools. The trainer will coordinate access to additional health care for athletes and will support Oakton College in Des Plaines, Illinois. The position is full-time and follows typical collegiate athletic trainer hours on weekdays and weekends. Compensation is $50,000–$60,000 annually, based on years of experience. The posting also offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a $200 monthly student debt benefit described as tuition assistance. The role includes mentorship and orientation, continuing education opportunities with paid national certifications, paid time off, medical and prescription, health, vision, and dental plan offerings, company-matching 401(k), and life and disability protection. Additional offerings mentioned include student loan repayment in select markets, growth opportunities in sports medicine and industrial health, and an outpatient clinical advancement program with bonus incentives.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Design and implement therapeutic programs for injured athletes’ rehabilitation.
Determine the need for and administer appropriate athletic training techniques before and during games and practices to reduce injury risk, including taping, wrapping, bracing, hydration guidance, and minor wound care.
Evaluate the effectiveness of athletic training and rehabilitation techniques, and record changes based on athlete response within the specified plan of care.
Manage emergency incidents and coordinate EMS and acute care procedures, including basic life support, to reduce the impact of injuries on athletes’ function.
Seek outreach opportunities and participate in promotional events such as races and club-team events.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus.
$200 monthly student debt benefit described as tuition assistance.
Mentorship and orientation programs.
Continuing education program and paid national certifications for athletic trainers.
Paid time off.
Medical and prescription, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
Life and disability protection.
Student loan repayment program in select markets.
Growth and specialty opportunities in sports medicine and industrial health.
Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with bonus incentives.