Licensed Athletic Trainer

Location: Mount Vernon, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Setting: Outpatient Orthopedic & Sports Medicine / High School Athletics
Schedule: Monday-Friday with evening athletic events
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to join an established orthopedic and sports medicine practice in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

This is an on-site athletic training position at a local high school, where you will work alongside an existing athletic trainer to provide comprehensive sports medicine services to student-athletes. The role includes injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and coordination of care when medical referral is needed.

New graduates are welcome to apply.

• Provide athletic training and sports medicine coverage for student-athletes during practices and competitions.

• Evaluate and manage athletic injuries and illnesses.

• Provide injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play support.

• Provide first aid and emergency care as needed.

• Coordinate medical referrals when additional evaluation or treatment is required.

• Develop and implement appropriate rehabilitation and treatment plans.

• Maintain accurate daily treatment records and injury/illness documentation.

• Communicate professionally with parents regarding their student-athlete's care and treatment.

• Maintain an organized and well-equipped athletic training room.

• Monitor and manage athletic training supplies and equipment.

• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, coaches, school personnel, and other healthcare professionals.

• Provide coverage for multiple sports, including football, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, and tennis.

• Morning start time can be adjusted to accommodate evening athletic events.

• Evening coverage for scheduled games and competitions is required.

• Overtime is compensated at time-and-a-half.

• Bachelor's degree from an NATABOC-accredited athletic training program preferred.

• Current Illinois Athletic Trainer license required or ability to obtain.

• Current CPR/AED certification required.

• Must be a licensed/certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).

• Strong knowledge of sports medicine, injury evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

The position primarily supports high school student-athletes, typically ages 15-18, across a variety of athletic programs.

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Flexible schedule

• Retirement plan

• Employee discount

• Relocation assistance

• Sign-on bonus

• Established orthopedic and sports medicine practice

• Long-standing presence in the community

• Dedicated high school sports medicine setting

• Opportunity to work directly with student-athletes

• Supportive environment for both experienced ATCs and new graduates

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available

Start Date: As soon as possible.

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