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Bitterroot Health Athletic Trainer (061224.2) PRN in Hamilton, Montana
BITTERROOT'S BEST EMPLOYER 2022 & 2023
State of Montana "EMPLOYER OF CHOICE" 2022
Athletic Trainer opportunity in beautiful Hamilton, Montana!!
Bitterroot Health is seeking candidates to fill an Athletic Trainer position. The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing athletic training services to student athletes, including the acute diagnoses and treatment of injuries to the musculoskeletal system under the direction of a medical director. This position will work with coaches and students who engage in athletic activities within the high school setting. You will assist in preventing injury through the use of modalities such as taping, bracing, exercises and instruction. You will recognize and evaluate injuries and provide emergency care as appropriate and within the athletic training scope of practice. You will also rehabilitate injured athletes and plan programs to prevent injury and illness in conjunction with physical therapy, EMT, Primary Care Provider and/or the Orthopedic Surgeon.
Minimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelors or Master’s degree in Athletic Training
Licensures/Certification/Registrations: Current NATA certification in good standing, current BCLS (CPR) certification
Job Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of a large range of medical problems. Assessment, evaluation and treatment skills, along with working with other healthcare professionals and coaches. Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines. Thorough and detailed work in regards to injury tracking and documentation. Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
Experience: Entry level
Schedule: PRN, as needed
Benefits: This position offers flexibility, but no formal benefits package
For benefits overview, click here (https://www.bitterroothealth.org/join-us/employment-opportunities/employee-benefits/) .
Why Bitterroot Health?
Bitterroot Health is a great place to work! We were named “Bitterroot’s Best Employer" in 2022 & 2023. We were also selected among Montana’s large companies as the 2022 “Employer of Choice” for the state of Montana.
We love our community!
The Bitterroot Valley is located in southwestern Montana and lies between the Bitterroot Mountain Range and the Sapphire Mountains. Hamilton is the largest town and the county seat of Ravalli County with a population of about 45,000 people in the county. The Bitterroot Valley is comprised of several communities such as Darby, Hamilton, Corvallis, Victor, Stevensville and Florence. The Bitterroot is the perfect place to raise a family in a small-town atmosphere with nearby “larger city” amenities. It is the perfect place for individuals who enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, golfing and snowmobiling. Montana is appropriately referred to as “The Treasure State” and the Bitterroot Valley is one of Montana’s finest treasures.
Bitterroot Health is a non-profit organization and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Pay Type Hourly