Select Medical

Certified Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine Coordinator

Select Medical  •  $65k - $75k/yr  •  Chicago, IL (Hybrid)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Overview

Join our RUSH Physical Therapy sports medicine team in a dynamic hybrid role that combines collegiate athletic training coverage with leadership and program development responsibilities. This position will dedicate approximately 75% of time serving as the Athletic Trainer for Oakton College, providing injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, return-to-play management, and sideline coverage for student-athletes. The remaining 25% of time will focus on Sports Medicine Coordinator responsibilities, supporting the implementation and growth of local sports medicine programs, community outreach initiatives, school partnerships, special events, and strategic relationship development within the market. The Sports Medicine Coordinator role includes helping to develop and maintain community partnerships, coordinating outreach activities, supporting athletic training personnel, fostering relationships with physicians and referral sources, assisting with marketing initiatives, and identifying opportunities to expand sports medicine services. This unique position is ideal for an athletic trainer who is passionate about direct athlete care while also seeking leadership experience and the opportunity to influence the growth of sports medicine programs in the Chicagoland area.

Position: Certified Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine Coordinator

Location: 826 W Touhy Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Type of Employment: Full-timeSchedule: Weekdays/Weekends (Typical ATC hours)

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000, annually, based on years of experience

Incentives: $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

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

This role offers the perfect balance of hands-on athletic training and leadership development, allowing you to make an impact on both the collegiate athletic experience and the continued growth of sports medicine services throughout the community.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

  • 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 the 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 community stakeholders to enhance athlete health and performance.

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
  • 2 Years of experience

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

Select Medical

About Select Medical

Select Medical made a commitment more than 20 years ago to deliver an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. We have honored that promise by helping define the nation's standard of excellence in specialized hospital and rehabilitative care.

Today, we have grown to more than 50,000 colleagues caring for more than 82,000 patients every day across our care continuum. Select Medical is one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers and occupational health centers in the United States.

Select Medical and its parent company, Select Medical Holdings Corporation (NYSE: SEM), are based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers in Maryland, Missouri and Pennsylvania for 2021.

Select Medical provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. http://careers.selectmedical.com

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Mechanicsburg, PA
Year Founded
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