Certified Athletic Trainer- Injury Prevention Specialist

RUSH Physical Therapy is currently seeking a full-time Injury Prevention Specialist on-site at O'Hare Airport in Chicago, IL. This position is for a Certified Athletic Trainer or certified exercise physiologist. 

Position: Certified Athletic Trainer - Injury Prevention Specialist

Location: Chicago, IL

Type of Employment: Full-time

Schedule: Weekdays (Hours Vary) with rotating weekends (every 5 weeks)

Compensation: Starting at $45K, commensurate with experience

Our benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection

• Full-time On-site coverage for industrial client under the direction of Account/Program Manager
• Delivery of full continuum of Onsite Injury Prevention Services at assigned location. Prevention Services include:
  • Assessment, triage, and first aid application for workplace injury/discomfort
  • Ergonomic risk assessment and implementation of ergonomic solutions
  • Design and implementation of functional assessments, preventative exercise and stretching
  • Job coaching and behavior modification both one-on-one and in group settings
  • Providing education and training on a wide range of injury prevention topics
  • Office ergonomics
  • Health and wellness consultation
• Documentation and reporting on employee encounters
• Regular communication with both client and Select leadership

• BS Degree Required
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA-BOC) Board of Certification
• Eligible for state license
• Minimum one year experience, industrial setting experience a plus
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Position requires a strong knowledge of musculoskeletal injury assessment and prevention interventions