Certified Athletic Trainer - PRN

Rush Physical Therapy; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CEUs

Career growth

401(k) matching

Diversity

Job summary

Rush Physical Therapy seeks a passionate Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to serve student athletes by coordinating access to health care and services for contracted schools. This PRN role supports Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, IN, providing on-site athletic training coverage and personalized injury care.

You will assess injuries, implement rehabilitation plans, and collaborate with athletic staff and healthcare providers to promote safe, effective return-to-play for athletes while

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree required.
• NATA-BOC Certification and CPR Certification required.
• Applicable state license where required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
• Assess injuries and determine appropriate care and treatment.
• Record progress and adjust plan of care as athlete responds.

Skills

CPR certification

NATA-BOC Certification

Applicable state license

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree

Master’s degree

Job description

RUSH Physical Therapy is seeking a passionate Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to provide care for our student athletes! In this role, you will service contracted schools and coordinate access to additional health care for their athletes. This position will be supporting Purdue University Northwest on a PRN basis in Hammond, IN.
Position: Certified Athletic Trainer
Location: Hammond, IN
Type of Employment: Per Diem/PRN
Schedule: Hours vary as needed
Compensation: $30/hr

PRN Perks

• Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
• Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
• 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
• Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties
• Design and implement specific therapeutic programs for injured athletes’ rehabilitation
• Determine the need for and administer proper athletic training techniques before and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury (techniques can include taping, wrapping, bracing, proper hydration and minor wound care)
• Determine the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and record change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care
• Manage emergency incidents, coordinate EMS and acute care procedures including basic life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.
• Seek outreach opportunities and participate in events to promote the company (races, club teams, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree