Athletic Trainer

Overview This position plays a vital role in keeping athletes and active individuals performing at their best. The focus is 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 Coordinate communication between the care team and patients, including answering phones and returning messages Collaborate with the care team and 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 wide range of medical issues and a strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and sports medicine principles. Assessment and evaluation skills, and ability to work with other healthcare professionals will be required. Decision-making: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play decisions per state licensure guidelines. Attention to detail: Thorough and detailed 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. Professional conduct, including interpersonal and communication skills for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations. Open to feedback and adaptable to a changing environment, with flexibility in scheduling and department assignments. #J-18808-Ljbffr