Athletic Trainer School Based

About the Role

This position applies to the Athletic Trainer in the community, youth, or high school setting, with primary assignment to support the medical needs of the assigned partner. Responsibilities include providing medical coverage, on-field and in the training room for injured athletes during practices and events. Duties may extend to assist other local high schools, community sporting events, and regional sporting camps/activities. This role involves variable working hours and unpredictability of schedules to match the needs of the partner.

Responsibilities

• Carries out rehabilitation programs after athletes or patients have been evaluated and a treatment plan has been established, collaborating closely with other medical team providers including PTs and physicians.
• Assesses and administers first-aid to injured athletes during practices and sporting events, making appropriate physician referrals when needed.
• Oversees the operation of the Athletic Training room, ensuring appropriate levels of supplies are maintained, maximal coverage is provided, and the environment remains clean, safe, and professional.
• Communicates effectively with coaches, school administration, parents, athletes, patients, physicians, therapists, and other sports medicine team members.
• Maintains accurate records of all evaluations, referrals, and treatments administered to patients or athletes.
• Provides education and training on injury prevention, advocates for overall health literacy, nutrition, and mental health wellbeing.
• Develops strong relationships with key stakeholders at the assigned school or clinic, including physicians, athletic directors, school administration, coaching staff, boosters, and parents.
• Ensures proper return-to-play criteria are met before allowing athlete or patient participation, prioritizing their best interest.
• Organizes and presents in-services, lectures, coaches' conferences, seasonal physicals, sports camps, training, and educational opportunities as appropriate.

Requirements

• Current Athletic Training Licensure for the states in which you work.
• Credentialed as an Athletic Trainer through the Board of Certification (BOC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working in a school/community setting as an Athletic Trainer.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication
• Team collaboration
• Process improvement
• Familiarity with computers (Microsoft, Excel, etc.)
• Patient engagement
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Care planning

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions requiring verbal communication, hearing, and understanding spoken information, alarms, and needs quickly, especially during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity for manipulating complex and delicate equipment, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve and carry supplies, and lift heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients, pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items, often in crowded or busy environments.
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for extended periods.

Location & Schedule

Location: St James Hospital, Butte, Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Pay

Hourly range: $26.74 - $41.28 (dependent upon experience).

Benefits

Intermountain provides a generous benefits package covering a wide range of programs to foster wellness, including mind, body, and spirit. Benefits include living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged initiatives.