Head Certified Athletic Trainer - Purdue University Northwest

Rush Physical Therapy is seeking a passionate Head Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to provide care for our student athletes! In this role, you will service contracted schools coordinate access to additional health care for their athletes. This position will be supporting Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, IN. PNW Athletics is a Division II program (part of the GLIAC Conference).

Position: Head Certified Athletic Trainer (Purdue University Northwest)

Location: Hammond, IN

Type of Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Weekdays/Weekends, Typical Collegiate ATC hours

Compensation: Starting at $60,000/Yr, commensurate with experience

Incentives: $2,500 Sign-on Bonus, Student Debt Benefit (up to $200 monthly tuition assistance)

Part of the internationally respected Purdue University system, Purdue University Northwest offers world-class educational opportunities at an excellent value on two culturally diverse, student-centered campuses, located in Northwest Indiana and near Chicago. You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away. Purdue Northwest has approximately 9,000 students and offers more than 70-degree programs at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. Purdue Northwest Athletics consists of 500 student athletes and 23 sports competing in NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and the American Collegiate Hockey Association. Intercollegiate athletic teams are fielded in men’s and women’s ice hockey, baseball, men’s and women's basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, esports, women’s flag football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track and field, softball, stunt, and women’s volleyball.  For more information on the Purdue University Northwest athletics program please go to PNWathletics.com    

Why Join Us: 

• Industrywide unmatched continuing education (CEU) program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more. Free for ATCs!
• Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Company-matching 401(k) as well as life and disability protection
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans