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Blue Signal

Certified Athletic Trainer

Blue Signal, Champaign, Illinois, us, 61825

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Certified

Athletic

Trainer Location:

Champaign

, IL

area

(On-site) Are you passionate about keeping athletes at the top of their game while working in a highly collaborative sports-medicine environment? Join an award-winning regional healthcare organization’s performance and rehab division and become the go-to expert for injury prevention, evaluation, and return-to-play planning across multiple settings

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clinic, sideline, and community outreach. You will partner with physicians, coaches, and therapists to deliver

cutting-edge

care that helps student-athletes and active adults stay healthy and perform at their peak. This Role Offers: Competitive hourly rate plus shift differentials for event coverage. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan with employer match, and generous PTO. Continuing-education reimbursement and paid professional association dues. Access to

state-of-the-art

rehab and performance equipment. Tight-knit team culture that values work

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life balance and career development. Focus: Conduct on-field and in-clinic assessments of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary conditions, then design evidence-based treatment plans with clear functional goals. Provide immediate emergency response, taping, bracing, and therapeutic interventions at games, practices, and

special events

. Guide athletes through injury-specific rehab programs, continually re-evaluating progress and

modifying

care to ensure safe,

timely

return to activity. Document evaluations, treatments, and billing details accurately and on schedule

in accordance with

regulatory and departmental standards. Educate athletes, families, and coaching staff on injury prevention, nutrition, and performance optimization

strategies;

tailor communication to age and culture. Mentor athletic-training students and support staff, fostering a culture of learning and excellence. Collaborate in discharge planning and coordinate referrals or follow-up services to ensure continuity of care. Support performance-improvement initiatives that elevate patient outcomes, satisfaction, and departmental efficiency. Work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends aligned with sport seasons. Skill Set

: Current Illinois Athletic Trainer License (or eligibility/pending status). Active CPR certification. Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training

or related field; BOC “ATC” credential

maintained

via continuing education. Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50

lbs

and meet physical demands of sideline coverage. Proficiency

with EMR systems, Microsoft Office, and basic computer applications. Strong interpersonal skills and emotional resilience to thrive in fast-paced, occasionally high-stress situations. Preferred Extras

: Master’s degree in Athletic Training

, Kinesiology, or related discipline. Experience providing coverage for high-school or collegiate athletics. Familiarity with performance-tracking technology and tele-rehab solutions. About Blue Signal: Blue Signal is an award-

winning,

executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven

track record

of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep

expertise

in

numerous

professional services. Learn more at

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