Athletic Trainer & Sports Medicine Program Lead (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Mentorship & Orientation

CEU program with paid national certs (

Job summary

Rush Physical Therapy's sports medicine team offers a hybrid role combining collegiate athletic training coverage with leadership and program development in the Chicagoland area.

About 75% of time is spent as the Athletic Trainer for Oakton College, providing injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, return-to-play and sideline coverage for student-athletes, with the remaining 25% focused on coordination, community outreach, and partnerships to grow sports medicine services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• NATA-BOC certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Applicable state license where required.
• 2 years of experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 outreach programs and partnerships.
• Assist with community events and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with physicians, coaches and rehabilitation professionals to enhance athlete health.

Skills

Athletic trainer experience

Event coverage

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree

NATA-BOC Certification

CPR certification

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Rush Physical Therapy's sports medicine team offers a hybrid role combining collegiate athletic training coverage with leadership and program development in the Chicagoland area.

About 75% of time is spent as the Athletic Trainer for Oakton College, providing injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, return-to-play and sideline coverage for student-athletes, with the remaining 25% focused on coordination, community outreach, and partnerships to grow sports medicine services.