Athletic Trainer & Sports Medicine Lead (Hybrid)

Rush Physical Therapy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship & orientation

CEU programs + free national certs

PTO

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) company match

Student loan repayment

Growth and specialty programs

Clinical advancement bonuses

Job summary

Rush Physical Therapy in the Chicago area seeks a Certified Athletic Trainer to serve Oakton College and grow local sports medicine programs. The hybrid role blends athletic training coverage with leadership and program development, offering hands-on care and strategic growth opportunities.

You’ll provide injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, return-to-play management, plus coordinate outreach, partnerships, and marketing efforts to expand services across Chicagoland.

Qualifications

• NATA-BOC certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Applicable state license required.
• Minimum 2 years of athletic training experience required.

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 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 stakeholders to enhance athlete health and performance.

Skills

NATA-BOC Certification

CPR Certification

State License

2 Years of Experience

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree

Job description

Rush Physical Therapy in the Chicago area seeks a Certified Athletic Trainer to serve Oakton College and grow local sports medicine programs. The hybrid role blends athletic training coverage with leadership and program development, offering hands-on care and strategic growth opportunities.

You’ll provide injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, return-to-play management, plus coordinate outreach, partnerships, and marketing efforts to expand services across Chicagoland.