Athletic Trainer

St. Peter's Health Regional Medical Center•Helena, MT

59d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Accredited Athletic Training degree.
Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or a related field.
Current certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure in Montana.
BLS certification required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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