What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Athletic Trainer at Montana State University- Billings position at Billings Clinic?
The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for the supervision and management of the Montana State University-Billings Athletic Training program. This includes preventing athletic injuries; screening and treating athletes in collaboration with team physicians, emergency medical care, supervising assistant athletic trainer(s), and athletic training students.
Athletic training services will be provided to the following sports:
Mens: Baseball, Basketball, Cheer/Stunt, Cross Country, Golf Track and Field
Womens: Basketball, Volleyball, Cheer/Stunt, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field
Essential Job Functions
- Promotes and markets Billings Clinic Sports Medicine Center services within the service region.
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with current or potential clients, develops data on each, keeps informed on their requirements and provides information on new or enhanced services.
- Ascertains current and future needs of existing customers to ensure satisfaction with current services. Works collaboratively with Sports Medicine Center staff to resolve issues or concerns. Provides feedback and recommendations to Manager and physicians.
- Provides athletic training services and/or strength and conditioning services to schools, athletic programs, community events and individuals.
- Would only be performed if within the scope of practice of an individual’s certification Recognizes and evaluates athletic injuries and determines appropriate emergency care for the injured athlete; determines proper treatment and/or reconditioning programs for injured athletes within established guidelines.
- Would only be performed if within the scope of practice of an individual’s certification Maintains a record system for all athletic injuries and treatments.
- Assists as necessary in the Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center, including the orthopedics providers’ office and Rehabilitation Department
- Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
4 Year / Bachelors Degree Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or equivalent
Graduate Degree Master's degree in Athletic Training or equivalent preferred
Certifications and Licenses
Montana Board of Athletic Trainers Licensure, at hire
Current Montana drivers license and the ability to be insured to operate Billings Clinic vehicles, at hire
Board of Certification (BOC) or eligible to sit for certification within 1 year of hire
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: In person