Athletic Trainer (Physician Extender/Non-Surgical)

Healthcare AdminFull-Time

Listed compensation

$53K - $63K

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Job Description

It’s the people that make the difference. Are you ready to make your impact?

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, with locations in Chicago and the Western Suburbs, is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services.

The physicians of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush have received specialized training in orthopedic surgery and in subspecialty areas within the field of orthopedic medicine and can diagnose and treat even the most complicated and rare musculoskeletal conditions.

The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked Top 10 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and DePaul University Athletics..

Ready to join? We are looking for a Certified Athletic Trainer to support a distinguished sports medicine physician with a deep-rooted passion for both sports and medicine. This role emphasizes providing exceptional patient care in a collaborative environment, focusing on non-surgical orthopedic services.

Under the direction of the physician, this role will be responsible for providing administrative and clinical assistance including but not limited to patient intake, assisting with procedures, and educating patients’ conditions and course of treatment.

The position requires flexibility to travel between the outpatient clinics located in Chicago, IL and Westchester, IL. New grads or experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Under physician supervision, evaluates referred patients and designs/implements plan of care based on physician preferences, patient functioning, diagnosis, treatment, self-management and access to health care resources.
  • Documents evaluations and plans of care.
  • Delivers physical care to patients following medical direction including monitoring of patient response and results during care.
  • Communicate with patient and/or family members in treatment, activities and home care based on physician preferences.
  • Provides preventative education and counseling to patients, families and groups regarding health maintenance, normal body function, injury prevention, strength and conditioning.
  • The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to this position.
  • Performs duties of co-workers and subordinates as workload dictates.
  • Stays abreast of and comply with all state and federal laws including HIPAA, ADA, OSHA, and FLSA.
  • Performs duties of co-workers and subordinates as workload dictates.
  • Completes special projects as assigned.
  • Work with the physician and patient on selecting appropriate orthotics, brace, and protective equipment.
  • Assist with office concussion screenings.
  • Coordination with a team physician to provide pre-competition physical exam and health history updates for teams as needed

Education And/or Experience

  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
  • Graduate of approved N.A.T.A school
  • Clinical experience preferably in medical practice setting.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

  • Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC).

What’s in it for you? MOR offers their employees a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Pay Range: $53,000 - $63,000 annualized. Compensation at MOR is determined by many factors, which may include but are not limited to, job-related skills and level of experience, education, certifications, geographic location, market data and internal equity. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
  • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan.
  • 401(k) Employer Contribution.
  • Pet Insurance.
  • Commuter Benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
  • HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP).
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Continuing Education of up to $2,500 annualized.
  • Excellent working relationship with prestigious group of physicians in Orthopedics in the US and #1 in Illinois and Indiana.

Our employees make the difference in our patients’ lives, and we value their contributions. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career with an industry leader. Come see what we’re all about. Equal Employer Opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical and administrative support to a sports medicine physician, focusing on non-surgical orthopedic patient care. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, implementing care plans, and educating patients on their conditions and treatments.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from a NATA-approved school and Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC). Clinical experience in a medical practice setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient EducationPlan Of Care ImplementationOrthotics SelectionConcussion ScreeningPre-competition Physical ExamsPatient EvaluationHIPAA ComplianceMedical Documentation

Healthcare Administration Career Context

Of the 40 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 35% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Athletic Trainer (Physician Extender/Non-Surgical) at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Healthcare Administration healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 6.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 53% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
401(k) Employer Contribution
Pet Insurance