Athletic Trainer - Illinois

Athletico Physical Therapy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (eligibility day one

Dental & Vision insurance

HSA & FSA

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

employee assistance program

Job summary

Athletico Physical Therapy is seeking an Associate Athletic Trainer to join our Illinois clinics. You will work with medical professionals, coaches and athletes to assess conditions, create rehabilitation plans and oversee prevention and treatment programs.

You’ll also handle documentation and communications across locations to ensure seamless patient care. This full-time role includes collaboration with athletic staff, adherence to CAATE standards, and ongoing professional responsibilities as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an Accredited CAATE program.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Licensed and/or registered per state regulations; CPR and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Review medical conditions of athletes and develop plans to meet goals.
• Provide prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Maintain accurate injury records and reports per company protocols.
• Coordinate with athletic directors, coaches and medical staff to ensure continuity of care.

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree graduate from an Accredited CAATE Program

Job description

Position Overview

Advance Your Career with Athletico – Hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN Professionals in Illinois

Opportunites available in:

• Chicago
• Elk Grove
• Flossmoor
• Lombard
• Rockford
• River Grove
• and more!

About Us:

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapyisn’tjust about recovery;it’sabout transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.

Our mission is simple yet powerful:Extraordinary people improving lives.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the AT Manager, the Associate Athletic Trainer will be working alongside medical professionals, Athletic Directors, coaches, and athletes to review medical conditions of athletes and develop plans to meet athlete goals. This includes prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning; organization and administration; and professional responsibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The below is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.

• Apply protective or injury-preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, and braces
• Recognize and evaluate injuries at assigned affiliate or clinic and provide first aid or emergency care to injured athletes/patients
• Develop and carry out rehabilitation programs for injured athletes and plan and implement comprehensive programs to prevent future injury and illnesses with athletes
• Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining accurate records of injuries and writing reports on injuries and treatment programs following company documentation protocols.
• Maintain communications with internal and external partners with regards to the progress of the injured athlete as well as informing of Athletico services and locations for continuum of care.

Additional Benefits offered with this full-time position:

• Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision(eligibility begins day one of employment)

• HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA

• Progyny Fertility Benefit

• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D

• Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)

• Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Long-Term Disability Buy-Up Option

• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave

• Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement

• KinderCare Discount

• Legal & Credit Monitoring

• Student Loan Repayment Program (eligible clinicians only)

• PTO (accrual startsimmediatelyupon hire)

• 6 Major Holidays off plus 2 floating holidays yearly

• Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee

• Bereavement Time Off & Resources

• Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking

• Retirement 401(k) w/ Per-Pay Company Match

• SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources

• HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts

• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discount Program

• Learn more by checking outour 2026Athletico's Benefits Summary.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree graduate from an Accredited CAATE Program
• Work Experience: None required
• Certification/Licensure:
  • BOC Certified
  • Licensed and/or registered in accordance with state regulation for the work location
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge and Technical Skills: None required

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Ability to fulfill activities including but not limited to remain stationary for extended periods of time (i.e. while working at a desk, standing on sidelines), stoop/kneel/crouch, travel around the location, communicate with others (verbal and written), and use fine motor skills including fine hand manipulation and
• Ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds including assistance with moving, lifting, and supporting athletes

Work Environment:

• Work is completed in controlled indoor environments as well as outdoor with exposure to various weather elements
• Medium level of work-stress is expected due to the exact nature of the work to minimize risk of injury to athletes as well as responsibility to respond to medical emergencies
• Some weekend and after business hours work required

Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national