Certified Athletic Trainer - PRN

Rush Physical Therapy; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education: Free CEUs

Career Growth: Nationwide support

401(k) matching after 1000 hours

Diversity: Diverse teams and patients

Design and implement rehab programs

Injury prevention and emergency care

Outreach and community events

Job summary

RUSH Physical Therapy in Hammond, IN seeks a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to support Purdue University Northwest on a PRN basis. You will service contracted schools and coordinate access to health care for student athletes.

Responsibilities include developing rehab programs, assessing injuries, and implementing prevention strategies. This role requires BS, NATA-BOC, CPR, and state licensure, with per diem scheduling and opportunity to work with diverse athletic populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• NATA-BOC Board of Certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Applicable state license where required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement therapeutic programs for injured athletes’ rehabilitation.
• Assess injuries and coordinate care for athletes.
• Coordinate EMS and acute care procedures as needed.
• Promote safe athletic participation and injury prevention.

Skills

NATA-BOC Certification

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.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