Athletic Trainer

Job Description

This position plays a vital role in keeping athletes and active individuals performing at their best. This position focuses on the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries across a diverse population-from student-athletes to professionals and patients. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical expertise, a commitment to evidence-based care, and the ability to communicate effectively while building trust with those they serve.

Responsibilities

• Injury Prevention & Care
  • Develop and implement injury prevention programs, including pre-participation screenings and conditioning exercises, ergonomic evaluation and coaching, and overall wellness promotion
  • Provide immediate and emergency care for athletic injuries
  • Utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities and techniques, such as electrotherapy, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise
  • Apply protective and supportive devices, including taping, bracing, and splinting
• Rehabilitation
  • Design, implement, and supervise comprehensive rehabilitation programs for injured athletes/patients, from acute injury to return-to-play
  • Monitor patient progress, document outcomes, and adjust treatment plans accordingly
• Documentation & Administration
  • Maintain accurate and detailed medical records and injury reports using the electronic health record (EHR) system
  • Ensure compliance with all state and national regulations and professional standards
  • Manage and maintain athletic training facilities and equipment
  • Answer phones in real time, return patient messages, and coordinate communication between the care team and patients
  • Collaborate with the care team, assist with walk-ins, and scheduled appointments
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Work collaboratively with physicians, school coaches, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a coordinated and effective approach to patient care
  • Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education and prevention strategies
  • Provide on-site coverage for practices and competitions, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Quality Improvement
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives
  • Identify opportunities to enhance patient care and organization operations
  • Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team, co-workers, physicians, and the community, emphasizing a teamwork environment

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: Applied Knowledge: Athletic trainers must have knowledge of a large range of medical issues, and have a strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and sports medicine principles. Assessment, evaluation skills, and working with other healthcare professionals will be required. Decision-Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines. Attention to Detail: Athletic trainers should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.

EDUCATION: Accredited Athletic Training degree. Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: Current certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC). Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure in Montana. BLS certification required.

APTITUDES: Ability to achieve cognitive, organizational, and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations, and/or patients. Ability to conduct oneself professionally, including but not limited to: interpersonal/communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations. Open to feedback and open to a changing environment, which requires flexibility in scheduling and department assignments.