Certified Athletic Trainer - Purdue University Northwest
RUSH Physical Therapy
Location
Hammond, Indiana
Salary
$45,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
The Certified Athletic Trainer will design and implement rehabilitation programs while providing on-site injury prevention and acute care for student athletes. They are also responsible for managing emergency incidents and coordinating with medical staff to ensure athlete safety.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree and possess NATA-BOC and CPR certifications. A state license is required where applicable, and a Master's degree is preferred.
Job description
Overview RUSH Physical Therapy is seeking a passionate Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to provide care for our athletes! In this role, you will service contracted schools and coordinate access to additional health care for their student athletes. This position will work with NCAA Division II Athletics programs at Purdue University Northwest.
Position
- Certified
- Athletic
- Trainer
- Location: 2320 173rd
- Ave
- Hammond,
- IN 46323
- Type of
- Employment:
- Full-timeSchedule:
- Weekdays/Weekends,
- Typical
- Collegiate
- ATC hours
- Compensation: Starting at $45,000/Yr, commensurate with experience
- Incentives: Student Debt Benefit ($200 monthly tuition assistance) Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start
- Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Education for
- Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications (Free for ATCs!)
- Recharge &
- Refresh: Generous
- PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your
- Health
- Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Invest in
- Your
- Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
- Ease the
- Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt (available in select markets)
- Specialized
- Care: We offer growth and specialties nationwide (sports medicine - in high school and collegiate settings, and industrial health)
- Advance your
- Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
Responsibilities
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.)
Qualifications
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 Additional Data Go Anywhere with Us! 1900 centers in 39 states offering internal movement Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Medical insurance
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Disability protection
- Paid national certifications
- Mentorship program
- Continuing education units
- Prescription drug plan
- Student debt benefit
