RUSH Physical Therapy is seeking a Full Time Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in Hammond, IN!

$2500 Sign on Bonus!

This is a full-time certified athletic trainer position with RUSH Physical Therapy. Primary responsibility is at Purdue University Northwest. Purdue University Northwest offers world-class educational opportunities at an excellent value on two culturally diverse, student-centered campuses, located in Northwest Indiana and in close proximity to Chicago. Purdue Northwest has approximately 8,900 students and offers more than 70-degree programs at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. Purdue Northwest Athletics consists of 450 student athletes and 21 sports and is a member of NCAA Division II and the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Intercollegiate athletic teams are fielded in baseball, mens and women's basketball, mens and womens cross country, esports, mens and womens golf, mens ice hockey, mens and womens soccer, mens and womens tennis, mens and womens track and field, softball, stunt, and womens volleyball. Esports is a member of the Midwest Esports Conference. Purdue Northwest has recently developed new ice hockey, baseball, basketball, esports, softball, soccer, and tennis facilities.

No clinic duties!

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, starting at $48k-$56k/yr

Hours: Typical Collegiate AT hours

Benefits:

• Unmatched continuing education program with internal CEU courses, national certifications and more. FREE!
• Student Debt Benefit
• Company matching 401(k)
• Affordable PPO Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off

• Responsible for patient care under supervision of a licensed physician
• Involved in the Athletic Training Services program, participation in the coverage of school athletic events and practices
• Designs and implements specific therapeutic programs for rehabilitation of the injured athlete
• Determines the need for and administers proper athletic training techniques prior to and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury. Athletic training techniques can include taping, wrapping, bracing, proper hydration, and minor wound care.
• Determines the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and records change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care.
• Maintains proper lines of communication to ensure athlete is getting optimal care within the sports medicine team.
• Prudently manages emergency incidents, coordinates EMS and acute care procedures including basic life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.
• Seeks outreach opportunities and participates in events to promote the company (races, club teams, etc)

• BS Degree REQUIRED, Masters degree preferred
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Applicable state license where required

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.