**Overview** **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 Northwest** in **Hammond, IN.** **Position:** Head Certified Athletic Trainer **Location:** Hammond, IN **Type of Employment:** Full-time **Schedule:** Weekdays/Weekends, Typical Collegiate ATC hours **Compensation:** Starting at $55,000/Yr, commensurate with experience **Incentives:** Student Debt Benefit (up to $200 monthly tuition assistance) **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 **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** _Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans_ Apply for this job (https://jobs-selectmedicalcorp.icims.com/jobs/339581/head-certified-athletic-trainer---purdue-northwest/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=1374627814) Share this job **Job ID** _339581_ **Experience (Years)** _0_ **Category** _Certified Athletic Trainer_ **Street Address** _2320 173rd Street, Suite 143_ **Min** _USD $55,000.00/Yr._